The sky over London was glorious, ochre and madder, as though a dozen tropic suns were simultaneously setting round the horizon . . . Everywhere the shells sparkled like Christmas baubles.

The tour bus was supposed to be here ten minutes ago. Would it be possible to give them a ring to check they've not forgotten us?

She had heard someone say something about an Independent Labour Party, and was furious that she had not been asked.

Of children as of procreation -- the pleasure momentary, the posture ridiculous, the expense damnable

Remember that, however patient your study, you will never in adult life learn any language perfectly; the best you can hope for is to be a bore.

Now we shall both be alone, and I shall have no way of making you understand.' 'I don't want to make it easier for you,' I said; 'I hope your heart may break; but I do understand.

It doesn't matter what people call you unless they call you pigeon pie and eat you up.