Nana, who had bought her this very hat in order not to be ashamed of her when in her company out of doors, was very near being vexed.
"Push it up, at any rate," she cried.
"No, thank you," replied the old lady with dignity.

"It doesn't get in my way; I can eat very comfortably as it is." After the cutlets came cauliflowers and the remains of a cold chicken.
But at the arrival of each successive dish Nana made a little face, hesitated, sniffed and left her plateful untouched.

She finished her lunch with the help of preserve.
Dessert took a long time.

Zoe did not remove the cloth before serving the coffee.

Indeed, the ladies simply pushed back their plates before taking it.