“She set about preparing her supper. It would have to be one of those classically simple meals, the sort that French peasants are said to eat and that enlightened English people sometimes enjoy rather self-consciously - a crusty French loaf, cheese, and lettuce and tomatoes from the garden. Of course there should have been wine and a lovingly prepared dressing of oil and vinegar, but Dulcie drank orange squash and ate mayonnaise that came from a bottle.” PeopleShouldHas BeensSaidSelfSometimesCoursesEnjoySimpleFoodGardenShould HaveCookingWinePreparedOilMealsEnlightenedCulinaryBottlesCheesePreparingOrangeDressingsDrankPeasantsShould Have BeenTomatoesSupperSquashVinegarLettuceMayonnaiseOil And Vinegar Author:Barbara Pym
“You know Mildred would never do anything wrong or foolish. I reflected a little sadly that this was only too true and hoped I did not appear too much that kind of person to others. Virtue is an excellent thing and we should all strive after it, but it can sometimes be a little depressing.” KnowsShouldKindLittlesPersonsSometimesVirtueToo MuchStriveFoolishExcellentDepressingMildred Book:Excellent Women Source: Excellent Women
“How absurd and delicious it is to be in love with somebody younger than yourself. Everybody should try it.” LoveShouldTryingAbsurdInspirational LoveDelicious Book:A Very Private Eye: An Autobiography in Diaries and Letters Source: A Very Private Eye: An Autobiography in Diaries and Letters
