[ladyvet]

Webster, a convicted thief and fraudster, chopped up Thomas with an axe, boiled the remains and gave the dripping to local children to eat.

Well....yuck.

[tlb]

>>> Webster, a convicted thief and fraudster, chopped up Thomas with an axe, boiled the remains and gave the dripping to local children to eat.

Perhaps the inspiration for the story of Sweeney Todd.

As for the maid and her mistress, it’s understandable. The British class system of 1879 gave the underclass only a few options to get a head.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Webster, a convicted thief and fraudster, chopped up Thomas with an axe, boiled the remains and gave the dripping to local children to eat.

"Can I have some more, please?" (Oliver)