It's better to oversleep and miss the boat than get up early and sink. — Elizabeth Jane Howard Boat Copy Share Image
“Charity liked brandy. She liked the way it burned her throat while soothing the ache in her heart.” — Elizabeth Jane Howard Brandy Copy Share Image
“Some girls have a real sexy giggle, but whenever I laugh it always comes out somewhere between a bellow and a snort!” — Elizabeth Jane Howard Giggle Copy Share Image
“It's all right, darling. I can't stand people who are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at seven in the morning. Give me a girl… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Humor Copy Share Image
“Charity knew there was nothing more coarse and common than an afternoon in bed with a total stranger -- but the lad… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Generosity Copy Share Image
The craze of genealogy is connected with the epidemic for divorce. If we can't figure out who our living relatives are, then… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Connected Copy Share Image
I'm not particularly keen on pity. Pity takes something away from grief. People think they're sharing it, but really they're just taking… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Grief Copy Share Image
“Charity could chatter dorm-room Marxist theory with the best of them, but a single look from cool, silver-haired Lady Beddington was enough… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Heart Copy Share Image
“Charity knew she had to begin looking for a job soon. Definitely tomorrow, or the next day. Or perhaps the day after… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Generosity Copy Share Image
“Charity didn't mean to waste the entire afternoon. But her favorite daytime drama was on the telly. It was always the same,… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Favorite day Copy Share Image
“It's natural to feel jittery around new people. But sometimes you can get over your jitters if you make a joke. So… — Elizabeth Jane Howard Breakfast in bed Copy Share Image
