Millinery Mishap

Regarding Ursula Hegi’s review of the audiocassette of Edith Wharton’s “The House of Mirth” (The Book Review, March 15): The review states, “By then Lily’s reputation is ruined and she works in a military factory.” For more than 50 years, I have been under the impression that Lily worked in a shop trimming hats !

L. RAGSDALE

Los Angeles