By Aileen Jefferson, July 12, 2012 — Here we are at last. Lovely homes, with the terrific hostesses that produced them and we are delighted as we expected the best. The children seemed to anticipate our every wish, and why not, they are our relatives. They were as socially adept as we had anticipated because of their background. Hoorah for fine upbringing! Good genes pay off.
The best colleges, the best schools and what about background? Give each one a high score. Southern hospitality at its best by the chosen few. Entertaining us northerners seemed to delight them as they supplied us with society’s best forays into their territory. The luncheons and dining experiences proved our point.
The lovely setting of our luncheons showed the truth of southern hospitality. Friendly, charming, warm hospitality in the southern manner. Anticipation brought to fruition. The entire trip surpassed expectations.