very interesting
Written by Tamtam
(3/3/2011 8:56 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Thinking of the Horses, penned by Robbin
I don't think I ever noticed that sentence of Mrs Elton's. I think your theories are sound! I suppose her bragging can have the context of 'we are better because our horses are fast' but I agree it also means she doesn't concern herself with them and indeed it could be theirs that is lame!