hanging in the shadow of your family tree.

[lyingyouth]

Comments

[mr_haverbrooke]

I consider myself very lucky not to have any proper in-laws.

[fangmother]

But you do have a Mother.

[mr_haverbrooke]

Well, yes, there's that. Speaking of which, I don't suppose you've met Bernie's brood yet?

[fangmother]

Heard of, seen, but haven't met. Not yet, but soon, cherub.

Are they as horrible as their father?

[mr_haverbrooke]

Positively terrible. I'm sure you'll find them very charming, Mother.

[fangmother]

[ A delighted laugh. ]

Mes enfants terribles. Mother would expect nothing less from the Saint Clairs. Your line and hers have never disappointed me, darling boy.

[mr_haverbrooke]

It's the girl that takes after Bernie. [ Wryly: ] I don't think I should have to go into detail about the boy.

[fangmother]

[ She almost pouts. ]

A Young, is he? Oh no.