The Works Department has investigated the shortage of water complained of by the Aunts living in Doorways A and B and has discovered poor Aunt Immortelle in the cistern, blocking the outlet. The frugal child had removed her outer clothing so as to save it for someone else’s future use; it was found, neatly folded, on the top rung of the ladder. She’d retained her undergarments for purposes of modesty.
ferdelacruzmhas quoted5 years ago
He has several highly valuable editions that I envy: Doré’s Inferno, Dalí’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Picasso’s Lysistrata.
ferdelacruzmhas quoted5 years ago
Then she said, “Judges 19 to 21.”
ferdelacruzmhas quoted5 years ago
One person alone is not a full person: we exist in relation to others. I was one person: I risked becoming no person.
Visan Mihaelahas quoted23 days ago
You seem to have handled it in the best way possible. W
Visan Mihaelahas quoted7 months ago
This weapon reminds me of my failings: had I been more effective, I would not have needed such an implement. The persuasion in my voice would have been enough
Visan Mihaelahas quoted7 months ago
My eyes are fixed on some cosmic point of reference understood to represent my idealism, my unflinching commitment to duty, my determination to move forward despite all obstacles.
Milicahas quoted2 years ago
my end is my beginning, as someone once said. Who was that? Mary, Queen of Scots, if history does not lie. Her motto, with a phoenix rising from its ashes, embroidered on a wall hanging. Such excellent embroiderers, women are.
Milicahas quoted2 years ago
I was buying time. One is always buying something.