11/35 She is rather like a ferret, and she has small, sharp teeth like a ferret. She really is rather a wonderful woman. She hasn't been here very many years, but she dominates everyone. She welcomes you and advises you where to sit, makes suitable conversation and finally bids you good-bye, and you feel yourself murmuring to her the grateful 'Such a pleasant afternoon,' that was due to the real hostess. She is in constant conflict with the other prominent matrons in Priorsford, but she always gets her own way. |