“Next item—three ladies, all English, a mother and two daughters. Each wears a helping of whipped white of egg on the top of their head; rather remarkable. The daughters are old, like the mother. The mother is old, like the daughters. All three are thin, flat-chested, tall, stiff, and tired-looking; their front teeth are worn outside, to intimidate plates and men.” 88 Short StoriesNos AnglaisOur Friends The EnglishEnglish Ladies Book:88 Short Stories Source: 88 Short Stories
“I should add that there are undoubtedly charming Englishmen; I have often met them. But they are rarely our fellow-guests at hotels.” Englishmen88 Short StoriesNos AnglaisOur Friends The English Book:88 Short Stories Source: 88 Short Stories