He paused for a moment before responding.

“Vivian, our Smith family is a merchant family. We have been in business for generations. If you had asked about a businesswoman, I would have an answer for you because there is more than one in our family. But when it comes to literature..."

Boden cleared his throat before continuing.

“As far as I know, Aunt Julie has a high level of academic literacy among the family's elders. Grandpa once told me that Aunt Julie always aced the literature class when she was young!"

“What? My mother?"