Even though the Manor wasn t officially open for the season, she did book dinner parties if she could get the help. I had asked. Oh, rich Bangor business types out for an early summer sail. Actually, I think they re coming on some fancy cabin cruiser. They re scheduled to dock at the yacht club, then walk up here to meet with some friends coming by car.
Business is business, ya know.
Cliff will play bartender, too, while Alvina can heat up the dishpan. You, of course, will be in charge of the lobsters. Berter can t help out tonight, except that she s promised to drop by with a few dozen home-made rolls and three or four lemon meringue pies. Cliff is to make his famous fish chowder as a first course. Berter Fickett was the cook in Mrs. Richmond s absence and an all-purpose general handywoman who came and went at all hours, not only at the Manor, but at cottages all over the Neck.