Everyone listened to Drusilla, but very few people understood. Even her family, who had been with her for years and years, failed to untangle her words before it was too late. (There were times when she came close to losing her patience with them. They just needed to open their ears!)

She was satisfied with Katherine's answering smile. This time, she had listened.

"We should have another party soon."

A sleepover, with dolls and stories in the darkness and sweetmeats for dinner.