below stairs

To Andrew, it would appear, rudeness is a way of life — whether you are high-born or from below stairs.

I obeyed on the instant and a few moments later the scene of below-stairs was repeated, with me powerless to resist.

The first undertaking was that we should be told what two of our number were doing in a dark room below stairs.

As soon as this dance was over, Edgar conducted his ladies to an apartment below stairs, and went in search of the carriage.

The musical tinkle of a bell from below stairs announced luncheon.

From all which it may be imagined that the Christmas doings at The Cleeve were chiefly maintained below stairs.