Not long after settling in Cape Town in South Africa, Farrington began to attend the salon of Ruth Schechter, a member of the intelligentsia in her own right but also notable as the daughter of Solomon Schechter, the American Rabbi, and the wife of politician and lawyer Morris Alexander. Over the years Farrington and Schechter became quite close.
Shortly after settling in Cape Town, South Africa, Farrington formed a connection with Ruth Schechter, a notable figure within her own social circle and daughter of Solomon Schechter, an American Rabbi, and wife of politician Morris Alexander. Over the years, their friendship blossomed.