"Now she was telling Professor Grimm the story of her life, and imploring him to meet her at midnight, while, at the other end of the wire, the professor was painfully and ponderously debating with himself whether this invitation was a hoax or the result of his fame as an ichthyologist."
-- From The House of Mirth, by Edith Wharton
Ever read her short novel, Summer?
Posted by: Justin Bigos | January 23, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Not til right now when you brought it up. I'm curious ...
Posted by: Anna Clark | January 23, 2010 at 02:09 PM