Several well-off ladies often felt compared to Grace Yarn by their mothers-in-law, so now, meeting her face-to-face, their hearts harbored jealousy and discontent.
Yet on the surface, nothing could be seen. They all put on a friendly face, and their tone was even more cordial.
It started with questions about why Grace had been absent from their gatherings over the years, wondering if she looked down on them.
Grace naturally shook her head and said that wasn't the case, her words conveying a hint of apology, explaining that it was because of her introverted and quiet nature that she wasn't used to socializing.
Upon hearing this, the leading lady immediately took Grace's hand, "What are you talking about? There's no such thing as being not used to it; just socialize more and it will be fine."
She was playing the 'good cop,' all accommodating on the face of it.
