‘But that is the time in the paper? Who should come then?Why should they come?’

‘They’re coming to the funeral,’ said Miss Blacklock with a twinkle. ‘That’ll do now, Mitzi. I’m busy. Shut the door after you,’ she added firmly.

‘And that’s settledher for the moment,’ she said as the door closed behind a puzzled-looking Mitzi.

‘You are so efficient, Letty,’ said Miss Bunner admiringly.