Ms. Demeanor: A NovelFinalist for the Thurber Prize for American HumorMs. Demeanor is a complete and utter delight. Of course it is. What Elinor Lipman novel isnt? Richard Russo, author of Empire Falls and Chances Are . . .Who knew house arrest could be sexy and fun? Not me, at least not until I read Ms. Demeanor. Written with Elinor Lipmans signature wit and charm, this breezy, engrossing novel tells the story of two people who make the most of their shared confinement.