"I think so, love, for it will spread the news, and it will greatly enhance my position in the place.  I quite expect the Pratts will ask me to tea once a week, and they give very good teas--excellent; I never tasted better hot cakes than Ann Pratt makes.  Yes, Flo dear, Sukey must see you in your smart clothes.  Come upstairs to our bedroom and let us begin the trying-on, dearest."