Cranford Chapter 7 - Visiting

In which Miss Matty receives a somewhat audacious invitation from the retired milliner Miss Betty Barker, whose shop and social aspirations provide a curious glimpse into Cranford’s delicate hierarchies and genteel pride. The ladies assemble for an evening of tea, cards, and modest entertainments, revealing their quaint customs, whispered rivalries, and the gentle social manoeuvrings of a small town steeped in tradition.