Time Quote by Patricia Wentworth
““She was a little bit of a thing with a light untidy fluff of hair and a nose which went pink in moments of emotion. It was pink now and it quivered. She dabbed aimlessly at her hair and three of the remaining pins fell out. William stooped to pick them up, and wished he hadn't. He said he thought he would go to bed, and went.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Miss Marple Mystery by Patricia Wentworth, 1940s
A brief, vivid scene captures a woman's nervousness through physical details, hinting at underlying tension and unspoken feelings.
In simple terms: Physical description reveals nervous emotion.
Key Takeaway
Notice how small gestures betray inner states.
Themes
nervousness
detail
character
Mood
intimate
observational
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- social gathering
- first encounter
- intimate setting
- emotional moment
Key Concepts
psychology
body language
subtext
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the pink nose symbolize?
- How do minor actions shape perception?
A Different Perspective
The scene may lack context, leaving meaning ambiguous.
