“Cranberries! What are they? I am ashamed to let you know how ignorant I am, but really I never heard of ’em before. Do they grow on trees?”
She explained that they were an uncultivated fruit, growing on vines in swamps and lowlands.
“’Pon my soul, they are delicious. And what a rich color. Indeed, you do have things good to eat,” he added, smacking his lips.
“I trust you will relish a bit of wild turkey,” said Mr. Newville, as he carved the fowl.
“Wild turkey, did you say?”
“Yes, my lord. They are plentiful in the forests.”
Again Lord Upperton smacked his lips.
“By Jove, Dapper, it is superb!” he exclaimed.
“Will you try some succotash, my lord?” Ruth inquired.