John, I completely agree with your assessment of lie deee AHRMP shire (I love how Pansy says it). She is the only KLS character I personally have any time for, apart from 1966 Maggie. She goes from being a deliciously calculating, devious little minx to being the standard snivelling KLS victim. It must have been an incredibly frustrating moment for the actress when she realized what was going on.
On the other hand, Lady Kitty does finally get to manhandle Angelique, satisfying generations of fans who had been itching to see a catfight between Josette and her conniving maid.
So you see, my dear, every silver lining has its cloud (quoting from my well thumbed copy of the Wit and Wisdom of Morticia Addams).
TTFN, Steve