“I have just learned a delicious French usage. On wedding invitations when they say the mass is at noon they mean one o'clock -when they say at noon precise they mean half after twelve - and when they say at very precisely noon they mean noon.”
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Alice B. Toklas
Alice B. Toklas was an American author known for her deep friendship with Gertrude Stein. Her works primarily revolve around personal experiences and interpersonal relationships, renowned for their unique style and profound insights. more
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