Hollyjordan

“But some characters in books are really real--Jane Austen's are; and I know those five Bennets at the opening of Pride and Prejudice, simply waiting to raven the young men at Netherfield Park, are not giving one thought to the real facts of marriage.”
― Dodie Smith, I Capture the Castle

“Oh, comfortable cocoa!”
― Dodie Smith, I Capture the Castle

“I wonder if there isn't a catch about having plenty of money? Does it eventually take the pleasure out of things?”
― Dodie Smith, I Capture the Castle

“I should rather like to tear these last pages out of the book. Shall I? No-a journal ought not to cheat.”
― Dodie Smith