The Withdrawing Room Quotes

“I completely lost my temper. Now, of course, I wish I hadn’t.” “I expect we all wish that sort of thing now and then, but think what a dull world this would be if everyone were perfect.”
― Charlotte MacLeod, The Withdrawing Room

“The one time she’d tried it here, Aunt Caroline had snapped, “Much too spicy,” and laid down her dessert fork and spoon with disdain.”
― Charlotte MacLeod, The Withdrawing Room

“Why should we travel? We’re already here’ line,”
― Charlotte MacLeod, The Withdrawing Room

“Sarah was pouring wine for Mrs. Sorpende out of a cut-glass decanter she’d been tempted to sell but was now glad she’d held on to. Though they were filled from gallon jugs of the cheapest drinkable sherry she could find, the decanters did seem to have a favorable psychological effect on the flavor.”
― Charlotte MacLeod, The Withdrawing Room

“He’s about to fall asleep in his plate.”
― Charlotte MacLeod, The Withdrawing Room