I think I prefer both equally well...

Unless you...

In that case--" "I shall fry it," said Kate, and she bounced back, leaving their door open and slamming the door of her kitchen.
Josephine gazed at Constantia; she raised her pale eyebrows until they rippled away into her pale hair.

She got up.

She said in a very lofty, imposing way, "Do you mind following me into the drawing-room, Constantia?
I've got something of great importance to discuss with you." For it was always to the drawing-room they retired when they wanted to talk over Kate.
Josephine closed the door meaningly.