“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.” WomenGirlsGunsLadies 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.” MenAgingFloweringMurchison Book:Fancies and Goodnights Source: Fancies and Goodnights
“Poets can dodge. ("Evening Primrose")” Poets 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.” QuietnessSmartsWittinessBeing Reserved Book:Fancies and Goodnights Source: Fancies and Goodnights