She is funny without ever being mean.

“Can't wear it to the opera," said the Colonel, almost smiling. "Can't wear it t…”

“Most would live into adulthood, as Patrick had. (Which meant there was quite a …”

“So I was ugly. I was never fat, really, and I never wore headgear or had zits o…”

“This is so much fun, but I’m so sleepy. To be continued?”