He is replaced some moments later by a carriage attendant armed with cups of mint tea and the information that dinner will be served at ten.

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One passenger, Deborah Garnett from Yorkshire, said dinner was about to be served when the fire broke out.

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Family-style dinner is served at 7 most nights, there should be no cooking after 10 p.m. and music should be off after 11 p.m.

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