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A farcical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Miss Augusta Semaphore and her sister, Miss Prudence, who reside in a boarding house filled with various comically stilted characters. The narrative hints at themes of aging, societal norms, and the desire for youth as Miss Semaphore expresses an eagerness to reverse the passage of time