I'm feeling nostalgic with the departure of my sister, and I think of Lady (Nancy) Astor--a relative, but a far, far removal from "the" Mrs. Astor. Lady Astor used her money and influence more than any other person in the first part of the 20th Century to promote and effect women's rights in Great Britain. She was the first female, sitting member of Parliament, and served for decades. My favorite quote of hers was, "I will not admit to being over 52, even if it does make my two sons illegitamate."