Scarlett Glenn was amused by Mrs. Herd.
Mrs. Herd gave her a playful pat: "What are you laughing at? That old woman is scheming. If you ever run into her and I'm not around, don't be polite to her. We'll see who's unlucky marrying her son."
Mrs. Herd's words were filled with hidden meaning, and she took every opportunity to fill Scarlett Glenn's mind with negative information about the Zell family.
Ethan Herd secretly praised Mrs. Herd for using the wit she had accumulated over decades today.
Scarlett Glenn nodded: "I'll remember that."
For the first time in such a situation, she didn't have to say a word. But the feeling of being completely protected felt great and addictive.
Ethan asked, "Mom, does she still bother you all the time?"