The truth is, none of them wanted
to come into the country, unless they could get near Newport or some
other suitable summer resort."
"But there was that funny old body in a shawl," said Dora, "who made no
objections to churches, or anything else in fact, as soon as she found
out your husband wasn't in trade."
"True," replied Mrs. Tolbridge; "she didn't object, but she was
objectionable."
Miss Panney was beginning to fasten her wrap about her. She had heard
quite enough, but still she deigned to snap out:--
"What was the matter with her?"
"Oh, she was entirely out of the question," said the lady of the house.
"In the first place, she was the widow of a French chef, or somebody of
that sort, and has a wonderful opinion of her abilities. She understands
all kinds of cooking,--plain or fancy."
"And even butter," said Dora; "she said she knew all about that."
"Yes; and she understood how butcher's meat should be cut, and the
choosing of poultry, and I know not what else besides."
"And only asked," cried Dora, laughing, "if your husband was in trade;
and when she heard that he was a professional man, was perfectly
willing to come.
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