Slender, vertical, usually nonstructural bar or pier forming a division between doors, screens, or lights of windows.
1The parrot and Mrs Fotheringham had already discovered that Miss Munnion was nervous.
2Miss Munnion said that she had often observed it, and that it was very true.
3It's a positive relief not to have Miss Munnion here agreeing with everything I say.
4So Moore's baby was a forbidden subject now as well as Miss Munnion's sister, Diana.
5No, Miss Munnion, you needn't read any more, I shall not be able to sleep now.
6But she thought of Diana, and of poor Miss Munnion waiting outside, and managed to gasp out:
7Iris had nothing to say, but she thought it unkind of Miss Munnion to murmur in the background:
8She had not to wait long, for Miss Munnion reappeared in less than five minutes shaking her head mournfully.
9Her name was Miss Munnion.
10Miss Munnion, where are you?
11"It's something about a duck," said Miss Munnion slowly, "but I really-don't-quite
12She was inspecting her tulips, and was followed by Miss Munnion, and at a little further distance by the gardener.
13"Oh, of course I mean to go," said Miss Munnion reproachfully.
14She waved her mittened hand fretfully, and Iris, thankful to be released, flew with her good news to the trembling Miss Munnion.
15"Oh, that's the worst of it!" cried Miss Munnion.
16The ladies were discussing the weather, the want of rain, the new vicar, Lady Dacre's rheumatism, and the unreasonable behaviour of Miss Munnion.