miscooked

Updated: June 5, 2025

Prockter a Saturday afternoon on which he had foregone, on account of a woman, his customary match at bowls this afternoon was drawing to a close in a manner which piled thrilling event on thrilling event. Mrs. Butt had departed. For unnumbered years Mrs. Butt had miscooked his meals. The little house was almost inconceivable without Mrs. Butt. And Mrs. Butt had departed.

Arnold Bennett - Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.)