But the influence of the economist that mainly matters is an influence over laymen: politicians, journalists, civil servants and the public generally.

All over London, officials and civil servants would be asking the same desperate question.

The transition, as they grow up, from barbarity to brutes to domestic tyranny over wives, children, and servants, is very easy.

There simply is no effective way to stop the flow of money from donors intent on buying influence over public servants and policy.

Now, as he watched, the damsel stepped over servants and guards who lay sprawled haphazardly across the great hall's floor.

Listening to the talk around him, Proteus began to gain some understanding of the controversy over servants.

Concerns over servants, fires, and the cost of fuel were steady preoccupations.

Our jurisdiction is only over public servants.

The 'owner of the house', the person who builds a house, and the one who has authority over servants, are all presumed male.

While the guests admired a long tow of valuable paintings, Mance strolled about looking over other servants.