“The early days of springtime in New York were reliably fickle with heat rising and cool wind blowing, with shadows and rain and shimmering sunlight falling on blooms, the city one step ahead and setting the rhythm for residents trying to keep its pace. In a topsy-turvy continuous motion, it reminded them they’d somersault and skid and finally turn in the direction they ought to go.” NostalgiaNew York CityThe Past1920s Book:Lady Be Good: The Life and Times of Dorothy Hale Source: Lady Be Good: The Life and Times of Dorothy Hale
“At first glance her beauty was striking—fresh-faced and delicate with large eyes, her little black dress cinched at the waist, her hair pinned in a chignon. At second glance, her deep, intelligent eyes were entrancing, still vivid on newspapers yellowed from light and air and lined with age that Fate didn’t offer to her.” TruthTimeNostalgiaThe Past Book:Lady Be Good: The Life and Times of Dorothy Hale Source: Lady Be Good: The Life and Times of Dorothy Hale