Mrs. Tinker had worn the same hat since first she began to “do” for Grant, and he could not imagine her in any other. That she did possess another one he knew, because it went with something that she referred to as “me blue.” Her “blue” was an occasional affair, in both senses, and never appeared at 19 Tenby Court. It was worn with a ritualistic awareness, and having been worn it was used in the event as a yardstick by which to judge the proceedings. (“Did you enjoy it, Tink? What was it like?” “Not worth putting on me blue for.”) She had worn it to Princess Elizabeth’s wedding, and to various
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