16/21 How do you do, Mrs.Gorman Stanley? For my part I don't suppose she's any better than the rest of us, and so I say to Maria. Well, Maria, what's the matter now ?" "Here's your ice," said Miss Peters; "take it. Don't forget that you promised to introduce us to Mrs.Bertram, Mrs.Gorman Stanley." Mrs.Gorman Stanley was the wealthy widow of a retired fish-buyer. She liked to condescend; also to show off her wealth. |