Dearstalker Waughs

I was reading the wonderful Arts & Letters Daily, and noticed an entertaining article from The Daily Telegraph about the Waugh dynasty.

I thought I'd add to it here.

Faith's younger cousin plays with a great-grandchild of Evelyn Waugh, and we recently heard the following anecdote:

When his mum went to pick him up from the Waugh "estate", she noticed how the once grand house had fallen into decline. Indeed the family lived in the only habitable wing, whilst the rest was in near ruin. The mother came out with a Dearstalker on, and mentioned that she was waiting for a delivery of pigs. Apparently, some Irish builders had promised to send round some swine. Only later on, did it occur to Faith's Aunt that the builders had actually insulted the Waugh's by saying they lived like pigs, and the batty lady had misheard, due to the nature of her headwear!