Tuesday, February 19, 2013

On the Duchess of Gordon

'She looks as fierce as a dragon and contents herself with spending her breath upon politics, and ringing a daily peal in the ears of her poor husband, with whom, Lord William says, she squabbles more than ever.'
-Lady Louisa Stuart

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7 comments:

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    how glorious.

    fierce as a DRAGON.

    we're going to use that, somehow, in conversation tomorrow.

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  2. Heather CarrollFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    They were so much more poetic with their insults back then. it is certainly something to strive for!

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