Meeting the ex-son in-law
mistymayor:
“Yeah.”
“Tea’d be nice.”
“That’s good!”
[Mrs Stanford turned to look at one of the maids and, with a small wave of the hand, requested that the tea be brought in.]
“I’ll admit, I’m a little surprised to see you here! I don’t mind it: today I’ve had so many visitors! In fact, you just missed Brenda. She couldn’t stay to have tea. Speaking of which-- would you also like some pastries? We have cookies and eclairs.”












