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“I live with my guns. The world cannot utter its gross libidinous sneers at a girl who lives chastely with her Lee-Enfield, her Ballard, her light Winchester.”

Women Girls Guns Ladies

Book:Fancies and Goodnights

Source: Fancies and Goodnights

“There are certain people who do not come to full flower until they are well over fifty. Among these are all males named Murchison. A Mr. Murchison is nothing without pink cheeks, white whiskers, and vintage port.”

Men Aging Flowering Murchison

Book:Fancies and Goodnights

Source: Fancies and Goodnights

“Poets can dodge. ("Evening Primrose")”

Book:Fancies and Goodnights

Source: Fancies and Goodnights

“I have a great weakness for these dry, reserved characters who once or twice an evening come out with a vivid, penetrating remark that shows there is a volcanic core smouldering away at high pressure underneath.”

Quietness Smarts Wittiness Being Reserved

Book:Fancies and Goodnights

Source: Fancies and Goodnights