Of course I was surprised to see a man dressed so stylishly and presenting such an air of culture, filling the place of chief cook in a restaurant, but I remembered then, more forcibly than ever, that cooking had been transformed into a profession--into dignified labour.
Washington reflects on the transformation of cooking into a respected profession, highlighting the dignity of labor.
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