He was, she reflected, almost rudely like a tortoise; and she was glad her friend kept none as pets or they might have suspected mockery. — Stella Gibbons Copy Share Image
Surely she had endured enough for one evening without having to listen to intelligent conversation? — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“Twice, in half an hour, Hetty had held up Miss Barlow's plans, and prevented her from moving as quickly as possible on to the… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“She could not be said to dislike Colonel Trumpet so much as not to notice he was there.” — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“Flora sighed. It was curious that persons who lived what the novelists call a rich emotional life always seemed to be a bit slow… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“After another minute Reuben brought forth the following sentence: "I ha' scranleted two hundred furrows come five o'clock down i' the bute." It was… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
That would be delightful,' agreed Flora, thinking how nasty and boring it would be. — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“For it is a peculiarity of persons who lead rich, emotional lives, and who (as the saying is) live intensely and with a wild… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
By god, DH Lawrence was right when he said there must be a dumb, dark, dull, bitter belly-tension between a man and a woman,… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
The education bestowed on Flora Poste by her parents had been expensive, athletic and prolonged; and when they died within a few weeks of… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“Flora pressed Rennett’s hand graciously, and congratulated her upon her striking toilette, which had been borrowed from one of Mr Mybug’s girl friends who… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“He stood at the table facing Flora and blowing heavily on his tea and staring at her. Flora did not mind. It was quite… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
“Dear, Missus, Mister - I beg you never to give thoughts to war, in no way, not to work for it, not by writing… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share
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