Painted Pearls
’’ enquired Nomthunzi, distractedly adjusting the linen adorning the cloth of her heavy bosom.
‘‘No, I am afraid it is brown.’’ replied Miriam, with just the slightest hint of acerbity colouring her words. But Nomthunzi was not one to make notice of such small details, and only pushed herself deeper into the couch.
‘‘Oh, no, then; I cannot bear the stuff. Green tea possesses the most elegant and delicate of flavours, and I could not do without it! No, not at all. But don’t fret, my dear, I’m quite sure a biscuit or two will do; you do have biscuits, of course?’’
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