The night was at her disposal. She might walk back to Great Mop and arrive very late; or she might sleep out and not trouble to arrive till to-morrow. Whichever she did Mrs Leak would not mind. That was one of the advantages of dealing with witches; they do not mind if you are a little odd in your ways, frown if you are late for meals, fret if you are out all night, pry and commiserate when at length you return. Lovely to be with people who prefer their thoughts to yours, lovely to live at your own sweet will, lovely to sleep out all night!
Sylvia Townsend WarnerYoung people are careless of their virginity; one day they may have it and the next not.
Sylvia Townsend WarnerIdleness is righteous if it is comfortable. Uncomfortable idleness is sin & sinful waste.
Sylvia Townsend WarnerTotal grief is like a minefield. No knowing when one will touch the tripwire.
Sylvia Townsend Warner