First impressions are oftentimes wide of the mark, but they are absolute duds if you're trying to decide a person's occupation in this manner. Especially if you are meeting Dorothy Miguez Bryan for the first time. The lady is a licensed mortician.
Everyone thinks of morticians as tall, gaunt fellows, invariably attired in black, who speak in deep, sad voices. This is the TV and movie screen depiction.
Dot, to the contrary, is a pert little woman with quick ways, a cheerful air and lilting voice.
