Liz Moody’s Dulwich Life is written by Anna Sayburn, inspired by Gainsborough’s portrait “Mrs Elizabeth Moody and Her Two Sons”. It imagines how Mrs Moody might live today.
Saturday 3 May
A week after the big olive oil tasting, and I’ve finally plucked up the courage to do the accounts. Actually I think it went really well, all things considered. Shame that the Mediterranean skies of Saturday had disappeared behind big black rainclouds by Sunday. And a pity that the boys hijacked the iPod speaker thing, so instead of three tenors we had drum ‘n’ bass. But I think the massed ranks of potted olive and bay trees in Mummy’s conservatory gave a very Italian feel.
Loads of people came along, and most people bought at least one bottle. The chilli flavoured oil might have been a tiny bit too hot for some tastes – which explains why the wine went down so quickly. Ozias bought three bottles – clearly not afraid of the hot stuff.
I’ve enlisted Sam to help me add up all the sales. Rather a lot of people to chase for money – honestly, did they really expect me to have a chip’n’pin machine? – and also rather a lot of expenses. Hmm. Fingers crossed for a result in the black… I’m determined to have a big cheque to present to Mr M to show him I really do have the makings of a top businesswoman. Preferably before my birthday next week. I’ve been dropping heavy hints about a Smythson laptop case like Samantha Cameron’s. Hope he’s picked them up.
Photo: thanks to Thomieh on Flickr.com (with CCL)
Gainsborough’s “Mrs Elizabeth Moody and her two sons” can be viewed until 5pm every day except Mondays at Dulwich Picture Gallery (Picture by Permission of the Trustees of Dulwich Picture Gallery)
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