We are quite a war household; nothing is wasted here, every scrap of waste paper, even, is saved and sent away in sacks." I expressed my appreciation, and John took me into the house and up the broad staircase, which forked right and left half-way to different wings of the building. 
During this time of war, we are very conscious of saving every possible resource. I appreciated this large household helping in the war effort.
I did not like how the house kept every particle of waste. It was quite the wasted effort on their part.
A person is outdoors gardening with no gloves on.
There are dogs in the sand.
Two kids in a car.
Pickpockets prowl here, so watch your belongings very carefully, especially gold watches.
A man sits.
Men talk in the butcher shop.