[018] Wednesday 07 October 2022.

[rathereffable]

Comments

[smithami]

I think that she was having an affair with Shacklebolt. They were always together.

[rathereffable]

Now now, darling -- Madam Quince is a woman of great integrity. I'm sure it simply must be that they worked closely on many matters, of course.

[smithami]

I much prefer the sordid details and possibilities of romantic involvement. I can't imagine he'd be very attractive down there considering how old he was!

[rathereffable]

Oh dear -- do you think about this sort of thing very often? It sounds like a dreadful and depressing bore.

[smithami]

Yes, I do. I wonder what Stout looks like.

[rathereffable]

Oh, it's not much to look at. But really? You've never seen him before? But he's always about at school feasts and all that.

[smithami]

I meant down there.

[rathereffable]

Why would you wonder about that? How terribly indecent and naughty of you, dear!

[smithami]

I'm just curious.