I also have just finished perusing your article, Phillip and Brian, and must say that it was certainly very thought-provoking and well-researched. IMO I think that Dorothy was sharp as a tack...throwing the hounds off the scent (so to speak) by continually reflecting on her mother's poor health, my thinking is that good ol' mum was perfectly hardy. I agree with the majority here, I think Dorothy was a superb actress and very intelligent. Thank you for your hard work...and remember, gentlemen, age is but a perception.