Excerpt: ...of an autumn scene in the garden," smiled Mrs. Noah. "Gorgeous in its foliage, beautiful thing; though I shouldn't have dared wear one in the Ark, with all those hungry animals browsing about the upper and lower decks." "I wonder," remarked Cleopatra, as she cocked her head to one side to take in the full effect of an attractive summer gown-"I wonder how that waist would make up in blue crepon, with a yoke of lace and a stylishly contrasting stock of satin ribbon?" "It would depend upon how you finished the ...
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Excerpt: ...of an autumn scene in the garden," smiled Mrs. Noah. "Gorgeous in its foliage, beautiful thing; though I shouldn't have dared wear one in the Ark, with all those hungry animals browsing about the upper and lower decks." "I wonder," remarked Cleopatra, as she cocked her head to one side to take in the full effect of an attractive summer gown-"I wonder how that waist would make up in blue crepon, with a yoke of lace and a stylishly contrasting stock of satin ribbon?" "It would depend upon how you finished the sleeves," remarked Madame Recamier. "If you had a few puffs of rich brocaded satin set in with deeply folded pleats it wouldn't be bad." "I think it would be very effective," observed Mrs. Noah, "but a trifle too light for general wear. I should want some kind of a wrap with it." "It does need that," assented Elizabeth. "A wrap made of passementerie and jet, with a mousseline de soie ruche about the neck held by a chou, would make it fascinating." "The committee on treachery is ready to report," said Delilah, rising from her corner, where she and Lucretia Borgia had been having so animated a discussion that they had failed to observe the others crowding about Cleopatra and the papers. "A little sombre," said Cleopatra. "The corsage is effective, but I don't like those basque terminations. I've never approved of those full godets-" "The committee on treachery," remarked Delilah again, raising her voice, "has a suggestion to make." "I can't get over those sleeves, though," laughed Helen of Troy. "What is the use of them?" "They might be used to get Greeks into Troy," suggested Madame Recamier. "The committee on treachery," roared Delilah, thoroughly angered by the absorption of the chairman and others, "has a suggestion to make. This is the third and last call." "Oh, I beg pardon," cried Cleopatra, rapping for order. "I had forgotten all about our committees. Excuse me, Delilah. I-ah-was absorbed in other matters. Will you kindly lay your...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. This book is octavo with good cloth boards, binding and backstrip. The text is clean with foxing in the front and back pages. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Good. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Reprint. Purple cloth. Illustrated with 8 plates by Peter Newell. Covers rubbed and backstrip faded to light brown. Text clean and hinges strong. Good solid reading copy.
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I was given this book by a friend, and to date I haven't found anybody else who has heard of it. I wonder why more do not know about this wonderful book!
If you have a well-rounded literature repetoir, this book is for you. The book is much more enjoyable if you can pick up on many of the references to other books.
It is a bit dated, but a fun, fantastical read.
