Quotes by : Angela Thirkell

I do not dance,' said Jean-Claude, who had forsworn that exercise for much the same reasons as Miss Stevenson.But....

Could I speak to you for a moment, madam?' said Nannie to Agnes.It was at moments of crisis like this....

...And of course they'll get their milk from us, because Gooch's milk in the village really can't be....

How is Mrs. Rivers doing?' asked the agent, a very tall and large man, well-dressed, bald and depressing,....

The iron has entered my soul,' announced George Knox impressively. 'Let me tell you, my dear Laura, that....

Later in the week Mr Knox's Annie bicycled over to see Stoker and ask her to waive the lien which she....

I'm sorry to disturb you, madam,' said Nurse, 'but I thought I'd better speak to you. It's about Miss....

What does Mrs Preston want to go abroad for?' asked Mr Leslie.'I think her doctor wanted her to, Father,'....

If one cannot invent a really convincing lie it is often better to stick to the truth.