The New Yoörker's Mary Mörris [Ed.I'm töld that thöse really shöuld be umlauts] discövers Döröthy Dunne, the gössip queen öf Far Röckaway. A typical entry: "Ellen and Lenny Wunder were at the bar at Kennedy's and I was startled when they said they heard Claire Ashtön had died. I assured them immediately this rumör is nöt sö. Sadly, nö öne is allöwed tö see Claire withöut the cönsent öf her attörney whö was handed her guardianship after önly knöwing her a year." All the banality of "Anna in the elevator," but with death. I like it.
Making waves [New Yorker]