Before long, her lavish hospitality was being taken for granted, and several of those who had accepted it had no qualms about cruelly mocking her in print.

ECONOMIST: Hospitality

Eva felt cheated, as if Harley had tricked her on purpose and the thought scared her, because, if he had, what reason could there be except that he knew how she felt about him and was mocking her?

NEWYORKER: The Bell Ringer

Was Anton Kruppev mocking her?

NEWYORKER: Pumpkin Head

Truth to tell, I felt guilty about the way I'd been mocking Jeannette for her hearty appetite and swelling belly, never guessing that she was eating for two.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Dog Days'