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Q. I am a little nervous because next week I

am going to meet someone called Olinda Adeane. Can you give me any advance information about what she is like?

Name and address withheld A. Mrs Adearie is a Suffolk landowner's wife who won a Vogue talent contest as a teenager. She is known for her sense of humour and generous disposition. She has several theatrical friends and her reassuring manner will put you swiftly at your ease.