Grandma Mayfair overheard the entire conversation and deep down, she was troubled but helpless. Other people's children made appointments in restaurants, cafes, hotels, offices but their Phoebe was different. She made her appointments in cemeteries.
The old woman sighed and her mind reverted back to all the conversations the family had engaged in over dinner the previous night regarding Phoebe's relationship status.She came to the conclusion that they had been excited prematurely.
Which of those founding families would truly tolerate Phoebe's ghost seeing abilities or her shamanic talents? Many founding families were filled with snobbish people that were very concerned about their status and public image.