“Mr Deacon used to say nothing spread more ultimate gloom at a party than an exuberant manner which has roused false hopes.” — Anthony Powell Copy Share Image
“I could not help mentioning this picture that had once meant so much to me; and to name the dead is always… — Anthony Powell Copy Share Image
“(On the death of Mr Deacon) The milestones provided by him had now come suddenly to an end. The road stretched forward… — Anthony Powell Copy Share Image
