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BRITISH LIT HELP PLEASEE!

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

There was no superfluous ornament in the room—not one modern piece of furniture, save a brace of workboxes and a lady’s desk in rosewood, which stood on a side-table: everything—including the carpet and curtains—looked at once well worn and well saved. (chapter 29)

The Rivers siblings, as characterized by the setting details in this excerpt, are
humble or improper

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User ParvBanks
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humble- they don't have any unnecessary decorations, but the furniture they do have is well cared for and of good quality.
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