But she only replied quietly,
“I am very happy to be with Papa. You know how interested I am in his work and I find it fascinating when he is sent or finds ancient documents to add to his library.”
“I have always thought it all extremely dull and stuffy,” Penelope sighed, “but then, as you know, I was never any good at foreign languages.”
Ursa knew that this was true.
Penelope had found it extremely difficult to acquire even a smattering of French.
They drove on.
When Ursa thought they must be nearing the end of their journey, she asked quickly,
“I am sure there are more things you should have told me about your mother-in-law. Who was she before she married?”
“Oh, no one of any particular importance,” Penelope replied. “Arthur claims that she was exceedingly pretty, which is why sh
