This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ... hour! He might as well be the milkman. P. A. Upon my word I don't think I've any time to read. I am so busy at this time of year. I give you my word I can scarcely find time to answer my notes. Lady B. Oh, I know; I know: little notes! Little notes dropping in; and little grooms waiting for answers; and little women ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ... hour! He might as well be the milkman. P. A. Upon my word I don't think I've any time to read. I am so busy at this time of year. I give you my word I can scarcely find time to answer my notes. Lady B. Oh, I know; I know: little notes! Little notes dropping in; and little grooms waiting for answers; and little women with big bandboxes; and Susan Lorimer at the door in her eternal Victoria, and "Would you kindly send a verbal answer if you can go to the French play with her to-night, or to the opera to-morrow, or dine with her on Sunday when there will be no party, or" oh dear me! P. A. Well you see, my dear lady, the world couldn't go on without these little notes and arrangements: they make part of the delightful bustle--the movement--the Lady R. The treadmill. P. A. Delightful! You are so admirably amusing. Lady R. My dear Pattle, you don't think I'm joking, do you? I'm sure I don't know why one goes this weary round. I suppose because it's the right thing. Oh dear me! there is nothing in the world so bad as the right thing. P. A. Oh come; come now; it's better than the wrong thing, isn't it? Lady R. Don't be funny. You ought to know that I don't like wit before dinner. P. A. Ah, my dear lady, be careful! I thought you liked everything at the wrong time; that you were in love with the unexpected. Lady R. "In love " is a vile phrase. And please don't argue. Haven't you heard often enough--often enough indeed!--that women are not consistent. P. A. Women are charming; and that's enough for me. Lady R. What comical old threadbare things you say! Ten years ago you were saying that sort of thing. Ten years! Time enough for the taking of Troy! I think that the world has ceased moving. P. A. The world has certainly stood still with you. Lady ...
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