This difference of taste in one small family shows how important it is for anyone who writes a play to put a lot of variety into it.
Janet, the eldest, was also the most practical.

She was, in fact, towards the others almost more of a younger mother than an elder sister.

Not that Mrs.Avory neglected them at all; but Janet relieved her of many little duties.

She always knew when their feet were likely to be wet, and Robert had once said that she had "stocking changing on the brain." She could cook, too, especially cakes, and the tradesmen had a great respect for her judgment when she went shopping.

She knew when a joint would be too fat, and you should see her pointing out the bone! Janet was a tall girl, and very active, and, in spite of her responsibilities, very jolly.