Elizabeth

“In my experience even inanimate objects have a will of their own, and they won't be found until they want to be, until they're good and ready, she says.”
― Menna van Praag, The Dress Shop of Dreams

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

“When is cake ever for hunger? It's for flavor and, in this case, comfort.”
― Menna van Praag, The Dress Shop of Dreams

“I love chocolate cake for breakfast,” Peggy stalls, “it sets me up for the day. A little decadence is good for the soul.” She’s been eating more cake than usual, lately. Impending death does have compensations after all, then, if only chocolate-covered ones.”
― Menna van Praag, The House at the End of Hope Street