Devil spawn... - Tradução em português

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However tedious or inappropriate the task, I never heard a female peer refuse (save for babysitting three devil spawn) but the men politely did. Is this robust approach why men are not called upon for tea-making as frequently? The pressures of pupillage - a desire to please teamed with insecurity as to how refusing requests will affect your chances of tenancy - often leads to women being perpetually treated as second class pupils in some sets.