"But shan't we require some later on with our dinner?"
She shook her head.
"It's to be 'igh tea. There'll be no time for dinner."
"But I should like potatoes."
The Help looked doubtful.
"I love potatoes."
"I'll ask 'Melia when she comes in."
"There is no occasion to ask Amelia. Won't you go now, please, Mrs.——?"
She still stared at me steadfastly.
"There's plenty of time; pertaters only takes half an hour."