Mrs. Heywood expressed her sense of exasperation.
“It’s a funny thing that every time your mistress gives an At Home you are always behindhand with your work.”
Mollie expressed her feelings in the firegrate.
“It’s a funny thing people can’t mind their own business.”
“What did you say, Mollie?” asked Mrs. Heywood sharply.
“I said that the fire hasn’t gone right since the window was broke. Them Suffragettes have a lot to answer for.”
“I cannot understand how it did get broken,” said Mrs. Heywood. “I almost suspect that woman, Miss Vernon.”
Clare looked up and spoke irritably.
“Nonsense, mother!”
“It’s no use saying nonsense, Clare,” said Mrs. Heywood, even more irritably. “You know perfectly well that Miss Vernon is a most dangerous woman.”