“Mr Grant, who did not understand his cousin's peculiar devotion to this form of mental stimulus, was ready enough to ride on a cock two or three times, but felt a distinct uneasiness at the form of half a crown's worth of this exercise. However Delia looked so happy and so pretty, with the flush of excitement on her face, that he determined to endure as long as possible.”
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Angela Thirkell was an English novelist known for her light-hearted and humorous writing style, as well as her detailed portrayal of English rural life. Her works often featured satire and humor, showcasing social and human aspects, and were well-received by readers. more
“You're a fucking God! . . . Do something Godly!”
“The one thing worse than a liar is a liar lying about being a liar.”
“whatever stories we make up about ourselves, others will tell a different one.”
“Keeping his socks on was always a symptom of stress.”
“While he might look like a fully grown hound, inside he was still just a puppy.”