Strange one, that (accent); we have relatives who emigrated to Canada over 50 years ago - he still has exactly the same regional British accent, but she is very Canadian.
We also have friends and relatives who emigrated to Australia - one of DD's friends is still very 'dahling' after 20 years over there whereas others sound Australian!
Yes, Dame Maggie and Penelope make it for me too! I doubt that Miss Bunting would sit there and humiliate her host like that, although I would imagine she would tackle him quietly later. Also he is probably governor of the local school and I would have thought he would use his influence to remove her from her post in those days.
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