That was a surprise! I had wondered if Clare was actually Hailey's mother, not Beatrice. And had suspected that Birdie was somehow a member of the family. But I never suspected she was Clare's child. I'm obviously picturing Birdie as older than she actually is.
yes, it's funny how playing a role like housekeeper has kept her subservient and prim - that contributes to her sense of maturity
I look forward to seeing the true Birdie revealed...
Now it's beginning :)