She found fault with the dish towels; they were almost as bad as the tablecloth, she said.
Considering that the same set had been in use since Mrs.Beasley's departure, the criticism was not altogether baseless.

But the young lady did not stop there--her companion's skill as a washer was questioned.
"Excuse me," she said, "but don't you think that plate had better be done over?
I guess you didn't see that place in the corner.

Perhaps you've forgot your specs.

Auntie Oliver couldn't see well without her specs." Captain Cy grinned and admitted that a second washing wouldn't hurt the plate.
"I guess your auntie was one of the particular kind," he said.
"No, sir, 'twas mamma.

She couldn't bear dirty things.