She must think that whatever Mrs. van Daan says will interest everyone.
Smile coquettishly, pretend you know everything, offer everyone a piece of advice and mother them -- that's sure to make a good impression.
But if you take a better look, the good impression fades.
One, she's hardworking; two, cheerful; three, coquettish -- and sometimes a cute face. That's Petronella van Daan.
The third diner. Says very little. Young Mr. van Daan is usually quiet and hardly makes his presence known.
As far as his appetite is concerned, he's a Danaidean vessel that never gets full.
Even after the most substantial meal, he can look you calmly in the eye and claim he could have eaten twice as much.
Number four -- Margot. Eats like a bird and doesn't talk at all.
She eats only vegetables and fruit. “Spoiled,” in the opinion of the van Daans. “Too little exercise and fresh air,” in ours.
Beside her -- Mama. Has a hearty appetite, does her share of the talking.
No one has the impression, as they do with Mrs. van Daan, that this is a housewife.
What's the difference between the two? Well, Mrs. van D. does the cooking and Mother does the dishes and polishes the furniture.
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