An Unexpected Request from Aunt Dahlia

TLDRBertie receives a task from Aunt Dahlia to shake his head and curl his lip at an antique shop in order to lower the price of an 18th century cow creamer for Uncle Tom.

Key insights

👍Bertie is asked by Aunt Dahlia to manipulate the price of an antique cow creamer.

😂Bertie recalls Gussy's recent sobriety and wonders about his change in behavior.

🍽️Bertie looks forward to lunch with Aunt Dahlia, but she reveals that it will be a small affair with a novelist.

😬Bertie hesitates to perform the requested actions at the antique shop, not wanting to create a scene.

😄Aunt Dahlia teases Bertie about his drinking habits and his recent nighttime escapades.

Q&A

What is the task that Aunt Dahlia gives Bertie?

Aunt Dahlia asks Bertie to go to an antique shop and try to lower the price of an 18th century cow creamer for Uncle Tom.

Who does Bertie mention having dinner with recently?

Bertie mentions having dinner with Gussy Fnot, who has been surprisingly sober lately.

Who is Aunt Dahlia entertaining for lunch?

Aunt Dahlia is entertaining Pomona Grindle, a novelist, for lunch.

Why is Bertie hesitant to perform the requested actions at the antique shop?

Bertie is hesitant because he doesn't want to create a scene or draw attention to himself.

What does Aunt Dahlia tease Bertie about?

Aunt Dahlia teases Bertie about his drinking habits and his recent nighttime escapades.

Timestamped Summary

06:08Bertie receives a task from Aunt Dahlia to shake his head and curl his lip at an antique shop.

09:05Bertie mentions Gussy Knott's recent sobriety and wonders about the change in his behavior.

10:53Aunt Dahlia informs Bertie about her plan to entertain Pomona Grindle, a novelist, for lunch.

11:46Bertie hesitates to perform the requested actions at the antique shop, not wanting to create a scene.

12:56Aunt Dahlia teases Bertie about his drinking habits and his recent nighttime escapades.