Synopsis
In Cornered By Mrs. Meeker, Claudia and Roger find themselves at a small-town celebration in Redbury, where Roger is being honored for his work as an architect. The atmosphere is festive, but Claudia quickly realizes that their plans to leave are complicated by the enthusiastic attention of Mrs. Meeker, the chairman of the presentation committee. As she fawns over Roger, Claudia feels the pressure of social expectations and the urgency of their hungry dog, Bluff, waiting in the car.
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