Carrie and Mrs. James went off shopping, and had not returned when I came back from the office. Judging from the subsequent conversation, I am afraid Mrs. James is filling Carrie's head with a lot of nonsense about dress. I walked over to Gowing's and asked him to drop in to supper, and make things pleasant.
Carrie prepared a little extemporised supper, consisting of the remainder of the cold joint, a small piece of salmon which I was refuse, in case there was not enough to go round, and a blans-mange and custards. There was also a decanter of port and some jam puffs on the sideboard. Mrs. James made us play rather a good game of cards, called "Muggings." To my surprise, in fact disgust, Lupin got up in the middle, and, in a most sarcastic tone, said: "Pardon me, this sort of thing is too fast for me, I shall go and enjoy a quiet game of marbles in the back-garden."
Things might have become rather disagreeable but for Gowing (who seems to have taken to Lupin) suggesting they should invent games. Lupin said: "Let's play 'monkeys.'" He then led Gowing all round the room, and brought him in front ot the looking-glass. I must confess I laughed heartily at this. I was a little vexed at everybody subsuently laughing at some joke which they did not explain, and it was only on going to bed I discovered I must have been walking about all the evening with an antimacassar on one button of my coat-tailsl
2010年11月22日星期一
2010年10月18日星期一
Mrs. James
Mrs. James, of Sutton, arrived in the afternoon, bringing with her an enormous bunch of wild flowers. The more I see of Mrs. James the nicer I think she is, and she is devoted to Carrie. She wnet into Carrie's room to take off her bonnet, and remained there nearly an hour talking about dress. Lupin said he was not a bit surprised at Mrs. James' visit, but was surprised at her.
Sunday, nearly late for church, Mrs. James having talked considerably about what to wear all the morning. Lupin does not seem to get on very well with Mrs. James. I am afraid we shall have some trouble with our next-door neighbours who came in last Wednesday. Several of their friends, who drive up in dog-carts, have already made themselves objectionable.
An evening or two ago I had put on a while waistcoat for waistcoat pockets (a habit I have), one man, seated in the cart, and looking like an American, commenced singing some suspicions were confirmed; for while walking round the garden deliberately aimed at my hat, and exploded on it like a pecussion cap. I turned sharply, and am positive I saw the man who was in the cart retreating from one of the bedroom windows.
Sunday, nearly late for church, Mrs. James having talked considerably about what to wear all the morning. Lupin does not seem to get on very well with Mrs. James. I am afraid we shall have some trouble with our next-door neighbours who came in last Wednesday. Several of their friends, who drive up in dog-carts, have already made themselves objectionable.
An evening or two ago I had put on a while waistcoat for waistcoat pockets (a habit I have), one man, seated in the cart, and looking like an American, commenced singing some suspicions were confirmed; for while walking round the garden deliberately aimed at my hat, and exploded on it like a pecussion cap. I turned sharply, and am positive I saw the man who was in the cart retreating from one of the bedroom windows.
2010年10月10日星期日
Nothing for Lupin
Home sweet home again! Carrie bought some pretty-blue-wool mats to stand vases on. Fripps, Janus and Co. write to say they are sorry they have no vacancy among their staff of clerks for Lupin.
I bought a pair of stags' heads made of plaster-of-Paris and coloured brown. They will ook just the thing for our little hall, and give it stye; the heads are excellent imitations. Poolers and Smith are sorry they have nothing to offer Lupin.
I bought a pair of stags' heads made of plaster-of-Paris and coloured brown. They will ook just the thing for our little hall, and give it stye; the heads are excellent imitations. Poolers and Smith are sorry they have nothing to offer Lupin.
2010年10月8日星期五
A sit on the lap game
I am glad our last day at the seaside was fine, though clouded overhead. We went over to Cummings' (at Margate) in the evening, and as it was cold, we stayed in and played games; Gowing, as usual, overstepping the mark. He suggested we should play "Cutlets," a game we never heard of. He sat on a chair, and asked Carrie to sit on his lap an invitation which dear Carrie rightly declined.
After some species of wrangling, I sat on Gowing's knees and Carrie sat on the edge of mine. Lupin sat on the edge of Carrie's lap, then cummings on Lupin's, and Mrs. Cummings on her husband's. We looked very ridiculous, and laughed a good deal.
Gowing then said:" Are you a believer in the Great Mogul?" We had to answer all together: " Yes-oh, yes!" (Three times). Gowing said:" So am I," and suddenly got up. The result of this stupid joke was that we all fell on the ground, and poor Carrie banged her head against the corner of the fender. Mrs. Cummings put some vinegar on; but through this we missed the last train, and had to drive back to Broadstairs, which cost me seven-and-sixpence.
After some species of wrangling, I sat on Gowing's knees and Carrie sat on the edge of mine. Lupin sat on the edge of Carrie's lap, then cummings on Lupin's, and Mrs. Cummings on her husband's. We looked very ridiculous, and laughed a good deal.
Gowing then said:" Are you a believer in the Great Mogul?" We had to answer all together: " Yes-oh, yes!" (Three times). Gowing said:" So am I," and suddenly got up. The result of this stupid joke was that we all fell on the ground, and poor Carrie banged her head against the corner of the fender. Mrs. Cummings put some vinegar on; but through this we missed the last train, and had to drive back to Broadstairs, which cost me seven-and-sixpence.
2010年10月7日星期四
Lupin indulges in violently smoke
Gowing and Cumming walked over to arrange an evening at Margate. It being wet, Gowing asked Cummings to accompany him to the hotel and have a game of billiards, knowing I never play, and in fact dispprove of the game. Cummings said he must hasten back to Margate: whereupon Lupin, to my horror, said:" I give you a game Gowing- a hundred up. A walk around the cloth I will give me an appetite for dinner." I said:" Perhaps Mister Gowing does not care to play with boy." Gowing surprise me by saying:" Oh yes, I do, if they play well," and they walked off together.
Sunday. --I was about to read Lupin a semon on smoking(which he indulges in violently) and billards, but he put on his hat and walked out. Carrie then read me a long sermon on the palpable inadvisability of treating Lupin as if he were mere child. I felt she was somewhat right, so in the evening I offered him a cigar. He seemed please, but, after a few whiffs, said:" This is a good old tup'ny-try one of mine," and he handed me a cigar as long as it was strong, which is saying a good deal.
Sunday. --I was about to read Lupin a semon on smoking(which he indulges in violently) and billards, but he put on his hat and walked out. Carrie then read me a long sermon on the palpable inadvisability of treating Lupin as if he were mere child. I felt she was somewhat right, so in the evening I offered him a cigar. He seemed please, but, after a few whiffs, said:" This is a good old tup'ny-try one of mine," and he handed me a cigar as long as it was strong, which is saying a good deal.
2010年9月6日星期一
Lupin irritates me
Lupin positively refused to walk down the Parade with me because I was wearing my new straw helmet with my frock-coat. I don't know what the boy is coming to.
Lupin not falling wiht our views. Carrie and I went for a sail. It was relef to be with her alone; for when Lupin irritates me, she always sides with him. On our return, he said:" Oh, you've been on the 'Shilling Emetic,' have you? You'll come to six-pennorth on the 'Liver Jerker' next." I presume he meant a tricycle, but I affected not to understand him.
Lupin not falling wiht our views. Carrie and I went for a sail. It was relef to be with her alone; for when Lupin irritates me, she always sides with him. On our return, he said:" Oh, you've been on the 'Shilling Emetic,' have you? You'll come to six-pennorth on the 'Liver Jerker' next." I presume he meant a tricycle, but I affected not to understand him.
2010年9月2日星期四
Change the subject to avoid awkward question
Cleared up a bit, so we all took the train to Margate, and the first person we met on the jetty was Gowing i said:" Hullon! I thought you had gone to Barmouth with your Birmingham friends?" He said:" Yes, but young Peter Lawrence was so ill, they postphoned thier visit, so I came down here. You know the cummings' are here too?" Carrie sia:" Oh, that will be delightful! We must have some evenings together and have games."
I introduced Lupin, saying:" You will be pleased to find we have our dear boy at home!" Gowing said:" How's that? You don't mean to say he's left the Bank?"
I changed the subject quickly, and thereby avoided any of those awkward questions which Gowing always has a knack of asking.
I introduced Lupin, saying:" You will be pleased to find we have our dear boy at home!" Gowing said:" How's that? You don't mean to say he's left the Bank?"
I changed the subject quickly, and thereby avoided any of those awkward questions which Gowing always has a knack of asking.
2010年9月1日星期三
Rain all day hard
I was a little annoyed to find Lupin, instead of reading last night, had gone to a common sort of entertainment, given at the Assembly Rooms. I expressed my opinion that such performances were unworthy of respectable patronage; but he replied:" Oh, it was only 'for one night only.' I had a fit of the blues come on, and thought I would go to see Polly Presswell, england's particular Spark." I told him I was proud to say I had never heard of her, Carrie said:" Do let the boy alone. He's quite old enough to take care of himself, and won't forget his's a gentleman. Remember, you were young once yourself." Rained all say hard, but Lupin would go out.
2010年8月31日星期二
At Broadstairs
Hurrah! At Broadstairs. Very nice apartments near the station. On the cliffes they would have been double the price. The landlady had a nice five o'clock dinner and tea ready, which we all enjoyed, though Lupin seemed fastidious because there happened to be a fly in the butter. It was very wet in the evening, for which I was thankful, as it was a good excuse for going to bed early. Lupin said he would sit up and read a bit.
2010年8月30日星期一
Postpone my holiday a week
Mr. Perkupp has given me leave to postpone my holiday a week, as we could not get the room. This will give us any opportunity of trying to find an appointment for Willie before we go. The ambition of my wife would be to get him into Mr. Perkupp's firm.
Although it is a serious matter having our boy Lupin on our hands, still it is satisfactory to know he was asked to resign from the Bank simply because he took no interest in his work, and always arrived an hour late. We can all start off on Monday to broadstairs with a light heart. This will take my mind off the worry of the last few days, which have been wasted over a useless correspondence with the manager of the Bank at Oldham.
Although it is a serious matter having our boy Lupin on our hands, still it is satisfactory to know he was asked to resign from the Bank simply because he took no interest in his work, and always arrived an hour late. We can all start off on Monday to broadstairs with a light heart. This will take my mind off the worry of the last few days, which have been wasted over a useless correspondence with the manager of the Bank at Oldham.
2010年8月29日星期日
Lupin got the chuck!
Bank Holiday-As there was no sign of Lupin moving at nine o'clock, I knocked at his door, and said we usually breadfasted at half-past eight, and asked how long would he be? Lupin replied that he had had a lively time of it, Sun streaming in through the window in his eyes, and giving him a cracking headache. carrie came up and asked if he would like some breakfast sent up, and he said he could do with a cup of tea, and didn't want anything to eat.
Lupin not having come donw, I went up again at half-past one, and said we dined at two; he said he "would be there." He never came down till a quarter to three. I said:" We have not seen much of you, and you will have to return by the 5:30 train; therefore you will have to leave in an hour, unless you go by the midnight mail." He said: "Look here, Gov'nor, it's no use beating about the bush. I've tendered my resignation at the Bank."
For a moment I could not speak. When my speech came agian, I said:" How dare you, sir?" How dare you take such a serious step without consulting me? Don't answer me, sir!- You will sit down immediately, and write a note at my dictation, withdrawing your resignation and amply apologising for your thoughtlessness."
Imagine my dismay when he replied with a loud guffaw:" It's no use. If you want the good old truth, I've got the chuck!"
Lupin not having come donw, I went up again at half-past one, and said we dined at two; he said he "would be there." He never came down till a quarter to three. I said:" We have not seen much of you, and you will have to return by the 5:30 train; therefore you will have to leave in an hour, unless you go by the midnight mail." He said: "Look here, Gov'nor, it's no use beating about the bush. I've tendered my resignation at the Bank."
For a moment I could not speak. When my speech came agian, I said:" How dare you, sir?" How dare you take such a serious step without consulting me? Don't answer me, sir!- You will sit down immediately, and write a note at my dictation, withdrawing your resignation and amply apologising for your thoughtlessness."
Imagine my dismay when he replied with a loud guffaw:" It's no use. If you want the good old truth, I've got the chuck!"
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2010年8月27日星期五
William cut the name
We have not seen willie since last Christmas, and are pleased to notice what a fine young man he has grown. One would scarcely believe he was Carrie's son. He looks more like a younger brother. I rather dispprove of his wearing a check suit on a Sunday, and I think he ought to have gone to church this morning; but he said he was tired after yesterday's journey, so I refrained from any remark on the subject. We had a bottle of port for dinner, and drank dear Willie's health.
He said:"Oh, by-the-by, did I tell you I've cut my first name, 'William,' and taken the second name 'Lupin'? In fact, I'm only know at Oldham as 'Lupin Pooter.' If you were to 'Wille' me ther, they wouldn't know what your meant."
Of course, Lupin being a purely family name, Carrie was delighted, and began by giving a long history of the Lupins. I ventured to say that I thought William a nice simple name, and reminded him he was christened after his Uncle William, who was much respected in the City. Willie, in a manner which I did not much care for, said sneeringly:"Oh, I know all about that-Good old Bill!" and helped himself to a third glass of port.
Carrie objected strongly to my saying "Good old," but she made no remark when willie used the double adjective. I said nothing, but looked at her, which meant more. I said:" My dear Willie, I hope you are happy with your colleagues at the Bank." He replied:"Lupin, if you please; and with respect to the Bank, there's not a clerk who is a gentleman, and the 'boss' is cad," I felt so shocked, I could say nothing, and my instinct told me there was something wrong.
He said:"Oh, by-the-by, did I tell you I've cut my first name, 'William,' and taken the second name 'Lupin'? In fact, I'm only know at Oldham as 'Lupin Pooter.' If you were to 'Wille' me ther, they wouldn't know what your meant."
Of course, Lupin being a purely family name, Carrie was delighted, and began by giving a long history of the Lupins. I ventured to say that I thought William a nice simple name, and reminded him he was christened after his Uncle William, who was much respected in the City. Willie, in a manner which I did not much care for, said sneeringly:"Oh, I know all about that-Good old Bill!" and helped himself to a third glass of port.
Carrie objected strongly to my saying "Good old," but she made no remark when willie used the double adjective. I said nothing, but looked at her, which meant more. I said:" My dear Willie, I hope you are happy with your colleagues at the Bank." He replied:"Lupin, if you please; and with respect to the Bank, there's not a clerk who is a gentleman, and the 'boss' is cad," I felt so shocked, I could say nothing, and my instinct told me there was something wrong.
2010年8月25日星期三
Dear son Willie
The first post brought a nice letter fromour dear son Willie, acknowledging a trifling present which Carrie sent him, the day before yesterday being his twentieth birthday. To our utter amazement he turned up himself in the afternoon, having journeyed all the way from Oldham. He said he had got leave from the bank, and as Monday was a holiday he thought he would give us a little surprise.
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2010年8月24日星期二
Bank holiday week
Mrs. Beck wrote to say we could have our usual rooms at Broadstairs. That's off our mind. Bought a coloured shirt and a pair of tan-coloured boots, which I seem many of the swell clerks wearing in thecity, and hear are all the "go".
A beautiful day. Looking forward to tomorrow. Carrie bought a parasol about five feet long. I told her it was ridiculous. She said:"Mrs. James, of Sutton, has one twice as weather at the seaside. I don't know what it is called, but it is the shape of the helmet worn in India, only made of straw. Got three socks at Pope Brothers. Spent the evening packing. Carrie told me not to forget to borrow Mr. Higgsworth's telescope, which he always lends me, knowing I know how to take care of it. Sent Sarah out for it. While everything was seeming so bright, the last post brought us a letter from Mrs. Beck, saying:" I have just let all my house to one party, and am sorry I must take back my words, and am sorry you must find other apartments; but Mrs. Womming, next door, will be pleased to accommodate you, but she cannot take you before Monday, as her rooms are engaged Bank Holiday Week."
A beautiful day. Looking forward to tomorrow. Carrie bought a parasol about five feet long. I told her it was ridiculous. She said:"Mrs. James, of Sutton, has one twice as weather at the seaside. I don't know what it is called, but it is the shape of the helmet worn in India, only made of straw. Got three socks at Pope Brothers. Spent the evening packing. Carrie told me not to forget to borrow Mr. Higgsworth's telescope, which he always lends me, knowing I know how to take care of it. Sent Sarah out for it. While everything was seeming so bright, the last post brought us a letter from Mrs. Beck, saying:" I have just let all my house to one party, and am sorry I must take back my words, and am sorry you must find other apartments; but Mrs. Womming, next door, will be pleased to accommodate you, but she cannot take you before Monday, as her rooms are engaged Bank Holiday Week."
2010年8月23日星期一
Good laught over hat
Ordered a new pair of trousers at Edwards's, and told them not to cut them so loose over the boot; the last pair being so loose and also tight at the knee, looked like a sailor's, and I heard Pitt, that objectionable youth at the office call out "Hornpipe" as I passed his desk. Carrie has ordered of Miss Jibbons a pink Garbaldi and blue-serge skirt, which I always think looks so pretty at the seaside. In the evening she trimmed herself a little sailor-hat, while I read to her the exchange and mart. We had a good laugh over my trying on the hat when she finished it; Carrie saying it looked so funny with my beard, and how the people would have roared if I went on the stage like it.
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2010年8月22日星期日
Good old broadstairs
I said to Carrie:" I don't think we can do better than 'Good old broadstairs.'" Carrie not only, to my astonishment,raised an objection to Broadstairs, for the first time; but begged me not to use the expression, "good old," but to leave it to Mr. Stillbrook and other gentlemen of his type the house without kissing Carrie as usual; and I shouted to her "I leave it to you to decide." On returning in the evening, Carrie said she thought as the time was so short she had decided on Broadstairs, and had written to Mrs. Beck, Harbour View Terrace, for apartments.
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2010年8月20日星期五
Carrie seeside Dress
Carrie was very pleased with the bangle, which I left with an affedctionate note on her dressing-table last night before going to bed. I told Carrie we should have to start for our holiday next Saturday. She replied quite happily that she did not mind, except that the weather was so bad, and she feared that Miss Jibbons would not be able to get her seaside dress in time. I told Carrie that I thought the drab one with pink bows looked quite good enough; and Carrie said she should not think of wearing it. I was about to discuss the matter, when, remembering the arguments yesterday, resolved to hold my tongue.
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A miserable day
The miserable cold weather is either upsetting me or Carrie,or both. We seem to break out into an argument about absolutely nothing, and this unpleasant state of things usually occurs at meal-times.
This morning, for some unaccountable reason, we were talking about ballons, and we were as merry as possible; but the conversation drifted into family matters, during which Carrie, without the slightest reason, referred in the most uncomplimentary manner to my poor father's pecuniary trouble. I retorted by saying that "Pa, at all events, was a gentleman," whereupon Carrie burst out crying. I positiviely could not eat any breakfast.
At the office I was sent for by Mr. Perkupp, who said he was very sorry, but I should have to take my annual holidays from next Saturday. Franching called at office and asked me to dine at his club, " The consitutional." Fearing disagreeables at telling her I was going out to dine and she was not to sit up. Bought a little silver bangle for Carrie.
This morning, for some unaccountable reason, we were talking about ballons, and we were as merry as possible; but the conversation drifted into family matters, during which Carrie, without the slightest reason, referred in the most uncomplimentary manner to my poor father's pecuniary trouble. I retorted by saying that "Pa, at all events, was a gentleman," whereupon Carrie burst out crying. I positiviely could not eat any breakfast.
At the office I was sent for by Mr. Perkupp, who said he was very sorry, but I should have to take my annual holidays from next Saturday. Franching called at office and asked me to dine at his club, " The consitutional." Fearing disagreeables at telling her I was going out to dine and she was not to sit up. Bought a little silver bangle for Carrie.
2010年8月19日星期四
Invite Mr. Franching a meat-tea
A dreadful annoyance. Met Mr. Franching, who lives at Peckham, and who is a great swell in his way. I ventured to ask him to come home to meat-tea, and take pot-luck. I did not think he would accept such a humble invitation; but the did saying, in a most friendly way, he would rather "peck" with us than by himself. I said:" we had better get into this blue "bus". He replied:" No blue-bussing for me. I have had enough of the blues lately. I lost a cool 'thou' over the copper scare. Step in here."
We drove up home in style, in a hansom-cab, and I knocked three times at the front door without getting an anwer. I saw Carrie, through the panels of ground-glass (with stars), rushing upstairs. I told Mr. Franching to wait at the door while I went round to the side. There I saw the grocer's boy actually picking off the paint on the door, which had formed into blisters. No time to reprove him; so went round and effected an entrance through the kitchen window. I let in Mr. Franching, and showed him intot he drawing-room. I went uptairs to Carrie, who was changing her dress, and told her I had persuaded Mr. Franching to come home. She replied:" How can you do such a thing? You know it's Sarah's holiday, and there's not a thing in the house, the cold mutoon having turned with the hot weather."
Eventually Carrie, like a good creature as she is, slipped down, washed up the teacups, and laid the cloth, and I gave Franching our views of Japan to look at while I ran round to the butcher's to get three chops.
We drove up home in style, in a hansom-cab, and I knocked three times at the front door without getting an anwer. I saw Carrie, through the panels of ground-glass (with stars), rushing upstairs. I told Mr. Franching to wait at the door while I went round to the side. There I saw the grocer's boy actually picking off the paint on the door, which had formed into blisters. No time to reprove him; so went round and effected an entrance through the kitchen window. I let in Mr. Franching, and showed him intot he drawing-room. I went uptairs to Carrie, who was changing her dress, and told her I had persuaded Mr. Franching to come home. She replied:" How can you do such a thing? You know it's Sarah's holiday, and there's not a thing in the house, the cold mutoon having turned with the hot weather."
Eventually Carrie, like a good creature as she is, slipped down, washed up the teacups, and laid the cloth, and I gave Franching our views of Japan to look at while I ran round to the butcher's to get three chops.
2010年8月18日星期三
Repairing shirts
Trillip brought round the shirts and, to my disgust, his charge for repairing was more than I gave for them when new. I told him so, and he impertinently replied:" Well, they are better now than when they were new." I paid him, and said it was a robbery. He said:" If you wanted your shirt-fronts made out of pauper-linen, such as is used for packing and bookbinding, why didn't you say so?"
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2010年8月17日星期二
Quiet and pleasant evening
"Consequences" again this evening. Not quite so successful as last night; Gowing having several times overstepped the limits of good taste.
In the evening Carrie and I went round to Mr. and Mrs. Cummings' to spend a quiet evening with them. Gowing was there, also Mr. Stillbrook. It was quiet but pleasant. Mrs. Cummings sang five or six song, "No, Sir", and "The Garden of Sleep", being best in my humble judgment; but what pleased me most was the duet she sang with Carrie classical duet, too. I think it is called, "I would that my love!" It was beautiful. If carrie had been in better. After super we made them sing it again. I never like Mr. Stillbrook since the walk that Sunday to the "Cow and Hedge", but I must say he sings comic-songs well. His song "We Don't Want the Old Men Now." made us shriek with laughter, especially the verse referring to Mr. Gladston; but there was one verse I think he might have omitted, and I said so, but Gowing thought it was the best of the lot.
In the evening Carrie and I went round to Mr. and Mrs. Cummings' to spend a quiet evening with them. Gowing was there, also Mr. Stillbrook. It was quiet but pleasant. Mrs. Cummings sang five or six song, "No, Sir", and "The Garden of Sleep", being best in my humble judgment; but what pleased me most was the duet she sang with Carrie classical duet, too. I think it is called, "I would that my love!" It was beautiful. If carrie had been in better. After super we made them sing it again. I never like Mr. Stillbrook since the walk that Sunday to the "Cow and Hedge", but I must say he sings comic-songs well. His song "We Don't Want the Old Men Now." made us shriek with laughter, especially the verse referring to Mr. Gladston; but there was one verse I think he might have omitted, and I said so, but Gowing thought it was the best of the lot.
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2010年8月16日星期一
It is a good game
Left the shirts to be repaired at Trilip's. I said to him:" I'm fraid they are frayed." He said, without a smile:" They're bound to do that, sir." Some people seem to be quite destitute of a sense of humour.
The last week has been like old times, Carrie being back, and Gowing and Cummings calling every evening nearly. Twice we sat out in the garden quite late. This evening we were like a pack of children, and played"consequences." It is a good game.
The last week has been like old times, Carrie being back, and Gowing and Cummings calling every evening nearly. Twice we sat out in the garden quite late. This evening we were like a pack of children, and played"consequences." It is a good game.
2010年8月13日星期五
Carrie back
Carrie back. Hoorah! She looks wonderfully well, except that the sun has caught her nose.
Carrie brought down some of my shirts and advised me to take them to Trillip's round the corner. She said:" The fronts and cuffs are much frayed." I said without a moment's hesitation:" I'm FRAYED they are." Lor! How we roared. I thought we should never stop laughing. As I happened to be sitting next the dirver going to town on the bus, I told him my joke about the "frayed" shirts. I thought he would have rolled off his seat. They laughed at the office a good bit too over it.
Carrie brought down some of my shirts and advised me to take them to Trillip's round the corner. She said:" The fronts and cuffs are much frayed." I said without a moment's hesitation:" I'm FRAYED they are." Lor! How we roared. I thought we should never stop laughing. As I happened to be sitting next the dirver going to town on the bus, I told him my joke about the "frayed" shirts. I thought he would have rolled off his seat. They laughed at the office a good bit too over it.
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2010年8月12日星期四
Seven-and -six pence stick
The last week or ten days terribly dull, Carrie being away at Mrs. Jame's, at Sutton. Cummings also away. Gowing, I presume, is still offended with me for black enamelling his stick without asking him.
Purchased a new stick mounted with silver, which cost seven-and-six pence, and send it round with nice note to Gowing.
Received strange note from Gowing; he said" Offended? Not a bit, my boy- I thought you were offended with me for losing my temper. Besides, I found after all, it was not my poor old uncle's stick you painted. I was only a shilling thing I bought at a tabacconist's. However, I am much obliged to you for your handsome present all same."
Purchased a new stick mounted with silver, which cost seven-and-six pence, and send it round with nice note to Gowing.
Received strange note from Gowing; he said" Offended? Not a bit, my boy- I thought you were offended with me for losing my temper. Besides, I found after all, it was not my poor old uncle's stick you painted. I was only a shilling thing I bought at a tabacconist's. However, I am much obliged to you for your handsome present all same."
2010年8月11日星期三
Two letters from Mr. and Mrs.
Absolutely disgusted on opening the BLACK FRIARS BI-WEEKLY NEWS of to-day, to find the following paragraph:" We have received two letters from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pewter, requesting us to announce the important fact that they were at the Mansion House Ball." I tore up the paper and threw it in the waste-paper basket. My time is far too valuable to bother about such trifles.
Discerning ugg boots are fake or real|無紡布環保袋賣脫銷|friends s1-e23
2010年8月10日星期二
BLACKFRIARS BI-WEEKLY NEWS
Got a single copy of the BLACKFRIARS BI-WEEKLY NEWS. There was a short list of several names they had omitted; but the stupid people had mentioned our names as "Mr. and Mrs. C. Porter." Most annoying!" Wrote again and took particular care to write our name in capital letters, POOTER, so that there should be no possible mistake this time.
2010年8月9日星期一
Carrie in a temper
Still a little shaky, with black specks. The BLACK FRIARS BI-WEEKLY NEWS contains a long list of the guests at the Mansion House Ball. Disappointed to find our names omitted, though Farmerson's is in plainly enough with M.L.L after it, whatever that may mean. More than vexed, because we had ordered a dozen copies to spend to our friends. Wrote to the BLACK FRIARS BI-WEEKLY NEWS, pointing our their omission.
Carrie had commenced her breakfast when I entered the parlour. I helped myself to a cup of tea, and I said, perfectly calmly and quietly:" Carrie, I wish a little explanation of your conduct last night.
She replied, "indeed! And I desire something more than a little explanation of your conduct the night before."
I said, coolly:" Really, I don't understand you."
Carrie said sneeringly:" Probably not; you were scarcely in a condition to understand anything.
I was astounded at this insinuation and simply ejaculated:"Caroline!"
She said:" Don't be theatrical. It has no effect on me. Reserve that tone for your new friend, Mister Farmerson, the ironmonger."
I was about to speak, when Carrie, in a temper such as I have never seen her in before, told me to hold my tongue. She said:" Now I'm going to say something! After professing to snub Mr. Farmerson, you permit him to snub you, in my presence, and then accep his invitation to take a glass of champagne with you, and you don't limit yourself to one glass. You then offer this vulgar man, who made a bungle of repairing our scraper, a seat in our cab on the way home. I say noghing about his tearing my dress in getting in the cab, nor of treading on Mr. Jame's expensive fan, which he never even apologised; but you smoked all the way home without having the decency to ask my permission. That is not all! At the end of the journey, although he did not offer you a farthing towards his share of the cab, you asked him in. Fortunately, he was sober enough to detect, from my manner, that his company was not desirable."
Goodness knows I felt humiliated enough at this; but, to make matters worse, Gowing entered the room, without knocking, with two hats on his head and holding the garden-rake in his hand, with Carrie's fur tippet round his neck, and announced Lord Mayor!" He marched twice round the room like a buffon, and finding we took no notice, said:" Hulloh! what's up Lovers' quarrel,eh?"
There was a silence for a moment,so I said quietly:" My dear Gowing, I'm not very well, and not quite in the humour for joking; especially when you enter the room without knocking, an act which I fail to see the fun of."
Gowing said:" I'm very sorry, but I called for my stick, which I thought your would have sent round;" H handed him his stick, which I remembered I had painted black with the enamel paint, thinking to improve it. He looked at it for a minute with a dazed expression and said:" Who did this?"
I said:" Eh, did what?"
He said:" Did what? why, destroyed my stick! It belonged to my poor uncle, and valut it more than anything have in the world! I'll know who did it."
I said:" I'm very sorry. I dare say it will come off. I did it for the best."
Gowing said:" Then all I can say is, it's a confounded liberty; and I WOULD add, you're a bigger fool than you look only that's absolutely impossible."
Carrie had commenced her breakfast when I entered the parlour. I helped myself to a cup of tea, and I said, perfectly calmly and quietly:" Carrie, I wish a little explanation of your conduct last night.
She replied, "indeed! And I desire something more than a little explanation of your conduct the night before."
I said, coolly:" Really, I don't understand you."
Carrie said sneeringly:" Probably not; you were scarcely in a condition to understand anything.
I was astounded at this insinuation and simply ejaculated:"Caroline!"
She said:" Don't be theatrical. It has no effect on me. Reserve that tone for your new friend, Mister Farmerson, the ironmonger."
I was about to speak, when Carrie, in a temper such as I have never seen her in before, told me to hold my tongue. She said:" Now I'm going to say something! After professing to snub Mr. Farmerson, you permit him to snub you, in my presence, and then accep his invitation to take a glass of champagne with you, and you don't limit yourself to one glass. You then offer this vulgar man, who made a bungle of repairing our scraper, a seat in our cab on the way home. I say noghing about his tearing my dress in getting in the cab, nor of treading on Mr. Jame's expensive fan, which he never even apologised; but you smoked all the way home without having the decency to ask my permission. That is not all! At the end of the journey, although he did not offer you a farthing towards his share of the cab, you asked him in. Fortunately, he was sober enough to detect, from my manner, that his company was not desirable."
Goodness knows I felt humiliated enough at this; but, to make matters worse, Gowing entered the room, without knocking, with two hats on his head and holding the garden-rake in his hand, with Carrie's fur tippet round his neck, and announced Lord Mayor!" He marched twice round the room like a buffon, and finding we took no notice, said:" Hulloh! what's up Lovers' quarrel,eh?"
There was a silence for a moment,so I said quietly:" My dear Gowing, I'm not very well, and not quite in the humour for joking; especially when you enter the room without knocking, an act which I fail to see the fun of."
Gowing said:" I'm very sorry, but I called for my stick, which I thought your would have sent round;" H handed him his stick, which I remembered I had painted black with the enamel paint, thinking to improve it. He looked at it for a minute with a dazed expression and said:" Who did this?"
I said:" Eh, did what?"
He said:" Did what? why, destroyed my stick! It belonged to my poor uncle, and valut it more than anything have in the world! I'll know who did it."
I said:" I'm very sorry. I dare say it will come off. I did it for the best."
Gowing said:" Then all I can say is, it's a confounded liberty; and I WOULD add, you're a bigger fool than you look only that's absolutely impossible."
2010年8月8日星期日
A terrible head-ache
I woke up with a most terrible head-ache. I could scarcely see, and the back of my neck was as if I had given it a crick. I thought first of sending for a doctor; but I did not think it chemist, who gave me a draught. So bad at the office, had to get leave to come home. Went to another chemist in the City, and I got a draught. Brownish's dose seems to have made me worse; have eaten nothing all day. To make matters worse; Carrie, every time I spoke to her, answer me sharply-that is, when she answered at all.
In the evening I felt very much worse again and said to her:" I do believe I've been poisoned by he lobster mayonnaise at the Mansion House last night;" She simply replied, without taking her eyes from her sewing:" Champagne never did agree with you." I felt irritated, and said:" What nonsense you talk; I only had a glass and a half, and you know as well as I do-" Before I could complete the sentence she bounced out of the room. I sat over an hour waiting for her to return; but as she did not, I determined I would go to bed. I discovered Carrie had gone to be without even saying "good-night"; leaving me to bar the scullery door and feed the cat. I shall certainly speak to her about this in the morning.
In the evening I felt very much worse again and said to her:" I do believe I've been poisoned by he lobster mayonnaise at the Mansion House last night;" She simply replied, without taking her eyes from her sewing:" Champagne never did agree with you." I felt irritated, and said:" What nonsense you talk; I only had a glass and a half, and you know as well as I do-" Before I could complete the sentence she bounced out of the room. I sat over an hour waiting for her to return; but as she did not, I determined I would go to bed. I discovered Carrie had gone to be without even saying "good-night"; leaving me to bar the scullery door and feed the cat. I shall certainly speak to her about this in the morning.
The difference between genuine and fake ugg boots|Friends s1-e20|環保袋活動
2010年8月6日星期五
At the Lord Mayor's reception
A big red-letter day; viz., the Lord Mayor's reception. The whole house upset. I had to get dressed at half past six, as Carrie wanted the room to herself. Mrs.James had come up from Sutton to help Carrie; so I could not help thinking it unreasonable that she should require the entire attention of Sarah, the servant, as well. Sarah kept running out of the house to fetch "something for missis," and several times I had, in my full evening-ress, to answer the back-door.
The last time it was the greenrocer's boy, who, not seeing it was me, for Sarah had not light the gas, pushed into my hands two cabbages and half-a-dozen coal-blocks. I indignantly threw them on the ground, and felt so annoyed that I so far forgot myself as to box the boy's ears. He went away crying, and said he should summons me, a thing I would not have happen for the world. In the dark, I stepped on a piece of the cabbage, which brought me down on the flags all of a heap. For a moment I was stunned, but when I recovered I crawled upstairs into the drawing-room and on looking into the chimney-glass discovered that my chin was bleeding, my shirt smeared with the coal-blocks, and my left trouser torn at the knee.
However, Mrs. James brought me down another shirt, which I changed in the drawing-room. I put a piece of court-plaster on my chin, and Sarah very neatly sewed up the tear at a queen. Never have I seen her look so lovely, or so distinguished. She was wearing a satin dress of sky-blue-my favourite colour-and a piece of lace, which Mrs. James lent her, round the shoulders, to give a finish. I thought perhaps the dress was a little too long behind, and decidedly too short in front, but Mrs.James said it was E LA MODE. Mrs. James was most kind, and lent Carrie a fan of ivory with red feathers, the value of which, she said, was priceless, as the feathers belonged to the Kachu eagle-a bird now extinct. I preferred the little white fan which Carrie bought for three-and-six at Shoolbred's, but both ladies sat on me at once.
The last time it was the greenrocer's boy, who, not seeing it was me, for Sarah had not light the gas, pushed into my hands two cabbages and half-a-dozen coal-blocks. I indignantly threw them on the ground, and felt so annoyed that I so far forgot myself as to box the boy's ears. He went away crying, and said he should summons me, a thing I would not have happen for the world. In the dark, I stepped on a piece of the cabbage, which brought me down on the flags all of a heap. For a moment I was stunned, but when I recovered I crawled upstairs into the drawing-room and on looking into the chimney-glass discovered that my chin was bleeding, my shirt smeared with the coal-blocks, and my left trouser torn at the knee.
However, Mrs. James brought me down another shirt, which I changed in the drawing-room. I put a piece of court-plaster on my chin, and Sarah very neatly sewed up the tear at a queen. Never have I seen her look so lovely, or so distinguished. She was wearing a satin dress of sky-blue-my favourite colour-and a piece of lace, which Mrs. James lent her, round the shoulders, to give a finish. I thought perhaps the dress was a little too long behind, and decidedly too short in front, but Mrs.James said it was E LA MODE. Mrs. James was most kind, and lent Carrie a fan of ivory with red feathers, the value of which, she said, was priceless, as the feathers belonged to the Kachu eagle-a bird now extinct. I preferred the little white fan which Carrie bought for three-and-six at Shoolbred's, but both ladies sat on me at once.
2010年8月5日星期四
Prepare for the invitation
Carrie's mother returned the Lord Mayor's invitation, which was sent to her to look at, with apologies for having upset a glass of port over it. I was too angry to say anything.
Bought a pair of lavender kid-gloves for next Monday, and two white ties, in case one got spoiled in the tying.
A very dull sermon, during which, I regre to say, I twice though of the Mansion House reception tomorrow.
Bought a pair of lavender kid-gloves for next Monday, and two white ties, in case one got spoiled in the tying.
A very dull sermon, during which, I regre to say, I twice though of the Mansion House reception tomorrow.
2010年8月4日星期三
A discounted invitation
Sent my dress-coat and trousers to the little tailor's round the corner, to have the creases taken out. Told Gowing not to call next Monday, as we were going to the Mansion House. Sent similar note to Cummings.
Carrie went to Mrs. James, at Sutton, to consult about her dress for next Monday. While speaking incidentally to Spotch, one of our head clerks, about the Mansion House, he said:" Oh, I asked, but don't think I shall go." When a vular man like Spotch is asked, I feel my invitation is considerably discounted. In the evening, while I was out, the little tailor brought round my coat and trousers, and because Sarah had nota shilling to pay for the pressing, he took them away again.
Carrie went to Mrs. James, at Sutton, to consult about her dress for next Monday. While speaking incidentally to Spotch, one of our head clerks, about the Mansion House, he said:" Oh, I asked, but don't think I shall go." When a vular man like Spotch is asked, I feel my invitation is considerably discounted. In the evening, while I was out, the little tailor brought round my coat and trousers, and because Sarah had nota shilling to pay for the pressing, he took them away again.
Wearing Ugg doesn’t make sense?|購物袋在深圳已從時尚變成習慣|Friends s1-e17
2010年8月3日星期二
Sending invitation
Carrie said:" I should like to send mother the invitation to look at." I consented, as soon as I had answerd it I told Mr. Perkupp, at the office, with a feeling of pride, that we had received an invitation to the Mansion House; and he said, to my astonishment, that he himself gave in my name to of the invitation, but I thanked him; and in reply to me, he described how I was to answer it. I felt the reply was too simple; but of course Mr. Perkupp knows best.
2010年8月2日星期一
Polka dance with Carrie
Perfectly astounded at receiving an invitation for Carrie and myself fromt he Lord and Lady Mayoress to the Mansion House, to "meet the Representatatives of Trades and Commerce." My heart beat like that of a schoolboy's. Carrie eat my breakfast. I said-and I felt it from the buttom of my heart, - "Carrie darling, I was a proud man when I led you down at the aisle of the church on our wedding-day; that pride will be equalled, if not surpassed, when I lead my dear, pretty wife up to the Lord and Lady Mayoress at the Mansion House. I saw the tears in Carrie's eyes, and she said:" Charlie dear, it is I who have to be proud of you. And I am very, very proud of you. You have called me pretty; and as long as I am pretty in handsome, but you are GOOD, which is far more noble." I gave her a kiss, and she said:" I wonder if there will be any dancing? I have not danced with you for years."
I cannot tell what induced me to do it, but I seized her round the waist, and we were silly enough to be executing wild kind of polka when Sarah entered, grinning, and said:" There is a man, mum, at the door who wants to know if you want any good coals." Most annoyed at this. Spent the evening in answering, and tearing up again, the reply to the Mansion House, having left word with Sarah if Gowing or Cummings called we were not at home. Must consult Mr. Perkupp how to answer the Lord Mayor's invitation.
I cannot tell what induced me to do it, but I seized her round the waist, and we were silly enough to be executing wild kind of polka when Sarah entered, grinning, and said:" There is a man, mum, at the door who wants to know if you want any good coals." Most annoyed at this. Spent the evening in answering, and tearing up again, the reply to the Mansion House, having left word with Sarah if Gowing or Cummings called we were not at home. Must consult Mr. Perkupp how to answer the Lord Mayor's invitation.
2010年8月1日星期日
Red indians
I woke up with a fearful headache and strong symptoms of a cold. Carrie, with a perversity which is just like her, said it was "painter's colic," and was the result of my having spent the last few days with my nose over a paint-pot. I told her firmly that I knew a great deal better what was the mater with me than she did. I had got a chill, and decided to have a bath as hot as I could bear it. Bath ready-could scarcely bear it so hot. I persevered, and got in; very hot, but very acceptable. I lay still for some time.
On moving my hand avove the surface of the water, I experienced the greatest fright I ever received in the whole course of my life; for imagine my horrr on discovering my hand, as I thought, full of blood. My first thought was that I had rupturd an artery, and was bleeding to death, and should be discovered, later on, looking lie a second Marat, as I remember seeing his in Madame Tussaud's. My second thought was to right the bell, but remembered there was no bell to ring. My thired was, that tere was nothing but the ename paint, which had dissolved with boiling water. I steeped out of the bath, perfectly red all over, resembling the Red indians I have seen depicted at an East-End theatre. I determined not to say a word to Carrie, but to tell Farmerson to come on Monday and paint the bath white.
On moving my hand avove the surface of the water, I experienced the greatest fright I ever received in the whole course of my life; for imagine my horrr on discovering my hand, as I thought, full of blood. My first thought was that I had rupturd an artery, and was bleeding to death, and should be discovered, later on, looking lie a second Marat, as I remember seeing his in Madame Tussaud's. My second thought was to right the bell, but remembered there was no bell to ring. My thired was, that tere was nothing but the ename paint, which had dissolved with boiling water. I steeped out of the bath, perfectly red all over, resembling the Red indians I have seen depicted at an East-End theatre. I determined not to say a word to Carrie, but to tell Farmerson to come on Monday and paint the bath white.
2010年7月30日星期五
Clerk Pitt changes attitude
At the office, the new and very young clerk Pitt who was very impudent to me a week or so ago, was late again. I told him it would be my duty to inform Mr. Perkupp, the principal. To my surprise. Pitt apologised most humbly and in a most gentlemanly fashion. I was unfeignedly pleased to notic this improvement in his manner towards me, and told him I would look over his unpunctuality. Passing down the room an hour later. I received a smart smack in the face from a rolled-up ball of hard foolscap. I turned round sharply, but all the clerks were apparently riveted to their work. I am not a rich man, but I would give half-a-sovereign to know whether that was thrown by accident or design. Went home early and bought some more enamel paint-black this time-and spent the evening touching up the fender, picture-frames, and an old pair of boots, making them look as good as new. Also painted Gowing's walking-stick, which he left behind, and made it look like ebony.
2010年7月29日星期四
Apologise of Gowing
Painted the bath red, and was delighted with the result. Sorry to say Carrie was hot, in fact we had a few words about it. She said Iought to have consulted her, and she had never heard of such a thing as a bath being painted red. I replied:" It's merely a matter of taste."
Fortunately, further argument on the subject was stopped by a voice saying, "May I come in?" It was only Cummings who said, " Your maid opened the dorr, and asked me to excuse her showing me in, as she was writing out some socks." I was delighted to see him, and suggested we should said:" You can be the dummy." Cummings (I thought rather illnaturedly) replied:" Funny as uaual." He said he couldn't stop, he only called to leave me the BICYCLE NEWS, as he had donw with it.
Another ring at the bell; it was Gowing, who said he "must apologise for coming so often, and that one of these days we must come round to HIM." I said:" A very extraordinary thing has struck me." "Something funny, as usual," said Cummings "Yes," I replied;" I think even you will say so this time, It's concerning you both; for doesn't it seem odd that Gowing's always coming and Cummings' always going?" Carrie, who had evidently quite forgotten about the bath, went into fits of laughter, and as for myself, I fairly doubled up in my chair, till it cracked beneath me. I think this was one of the best jokes have ever made.
Then imagine my astonishment on perceiving both Cummings and Gowing perfectly silent, and without a smile on their faces. Afther rather an unpleasant pause, Cummings, who had opened a cigar-case, closed it up again and said:" Yes- I think, after that, I SHALL be going, and I am sorry I fail to see the fun of your jokes." Gowing said he didn't mind a joke when it wasn't rude, but a pun on a name, to his thinking, was certainly a little wanting in good taste. Cummings followed it up by saying, if it had been said by anyone else but myself, he shouldn't have entered the house again. This rahter unpleasantly terminate what might have been a cheerful evening. however, it wasas well they went, for the charwoman had finished up the remains of the cold pork.
Fortunately, further argument on the subject was stopped by a voice saying, "May I come in?" It was only Cummings who said, " Your maid opened the dorr, and asked me to excuse her showing me in, as she was writing out some socks." I was delighted to see him, and suggested we should said:" You can be the dummy." Cummings (I thought rather illnaturedly) replied:" Funny as uaual." He said he couldn't stop, he only called to leave me the BICYCLE NEWS, as he had donw with it.
Another ring at the bell; it was Gowing, who said he "must apologise for coming so often, and that one of these days we must come round to HIM." I said:" A very extraordinary thing has struck me." "Something funny, as usual," said Cummings "Yes," I replied;" I think even you will say so this time, It's concerning you both; for doesn't it seem odd that Gowing's always coming and Cummings' always going?" Carrie, who had evidently quite forgotten about the bath, went into fits of laughter, and as for myself, I fairly doubled up in my chair, till it cracked beneath me. I think this was one of the best jokes have ever made.
Then imagine my astonishment on perceiving both Cummings and Gowing perfectly silent, and without a smile on their faces. Afther rather an unpleasant pause, Cummings, who had opened a cigar-case, closed it up again and said:" Yes- I think, after that, I SHALL be going, and I am sorry I fail to see the fun of your jokes." Gowing said he didn't mind a joke when it wasn't rude, but a pun on a name, to his thinking, was certainly a little wanting in good taste. Cummings followed it up by saying, if it had been said by anyone else but myself, he shouldn't have entered the house again. This rahter unpleasantly terminate what might have been a cheerful evening. however, it wasas well they went, for the charwoman had finished up the remains of the cold pork.
2010年7月28日星期三
Red enamel paint
Got some more red enamel paint (red, to my mind, being the best colour), and painted the coal-scuttle and the backs of our SHAKSPEARE, the binding of which had almost worn out.
2010年7月27日星期二
Pinkford's enamel paint
In consequence of Brickwell telling me his wife was working wonders with the new Pinkford's enamel paint, I determined to try it. I bought two tins of red on my way home. I hastened through tea, went into the garden and painted some flower-pots. I called out Carrie, who said:" You've always got some newfangled craze;" but she was obliged to admit that the servant's bedroom and painted her washstand, towel-horse, improvement, but as an example of the ignorance of the lower classes in the matter of taste, our servant, Sarah, on seeming them, evinced no sign of pleasure, but merely said " she thought they looked very well as they was before."
2010年7月26日星期一
A letter about appriciate
Could scarely sleep a wink through thinking of having brought up Mr. and Mrs. James from the country to go the theatre last night, and his having paid for a private box because our order was not honoured, and such a poor play too, I wrote a very satirical letter to Merton, the wine merchant, who gave us the pass, and said, "Considering we had to pay for our seats, we did our best to appreciate the performance." I thought this line rather cutting, and I asked Carrie how many p's there were in appreciate, and she said, " One." After I sent off the letter I looked at the dictionary and found there were two. Awfully vexed at this.
Decided not to worry myself any more about the James's; for, as Carrie wisely said, "We'll make it all right with them by asking them up from Sutton one evening next week to paly at Bezique."
Decided not to worry myself any more about the James's; for, as Carrie wisely said, "We'll make it all right with them by asking them up from Sutton one evening next week to paly at Bezique."
2010年7月23日星期五
Humiliation at theatre
Mr. and Mrs. James (Miss Fullers that was came to meat tea, and we left directly after for the Tank Theatre. We got a bus that took us to king's Cross, and then changed into one that took us to the "Angel." Mr. James each time insisted on paying for all, saying that I had paid for the tickets and that was quite enough.
We arrived at theatre, where, curiously enough, all our 's bus-load except an old woman with a basket seemed to be going in. I walked ahead and presented the tickets. The man looked at them, and called out:" Mr. Willowly! Do you know anything about these?" holding up my tickets. The gentlemen called to, came up and examined my tickets, and said:" Who gave you these?" I said, rather indignatly:" Mr. Metton, of course." He said:" Merton? who's he?" I answered, rather sharply:" You ought to know, his name's good at any theatre in London." He replied:" Oh! Is it? Well, it ain't no good here. These tickets, which are not dated, were issued under Mr. Swinstead's management, which has since changed hands." While I was having some very unpleasant words with the man, James, who had gone upstairs with the ladies, called out:" Come on!" I went up after them, and a very civil attendant said:" This way, please, box H." I said to James:" Why, how on earth did you manage it?" and to my horrow he replied:" Why, paid for it of course."
This was humiliating enough, and I could scarely follow the play, but I was doomed to still further humiliation. I was leaning out of the box, when my tie-a little black bow which fastened on to the stud by means of new patent-fell into the pit below. A clumsy man not noticing it, had his foot on it for ever so long before he discovered it. He then picked it up and eventually flung it under the next seat in disgust. What with the box incident and the tie, I felt quite miserable. Mr. James, of Sutton, was ver good. He said:" Don't worry-no one will notice it with your beard. That is the only advantage of growing one that I can see." There was no occasion for that remark, for Carrie is very proud of my beard.
To hide the absence of the tie I had to keep my chin down the rest of the evening, which caused a pain at the back of my neck.
We arrived at theatre, where, curiously enough, all our 's bus-load except an old woman with a basket seemed to be going in. I walked ahead and presented the tickets. The man looked at them, and called out:" Mr. Willowly! Do you know anything about these?" holding up my tickets. The gentlemen called to, came up and examined my tickets, and said:" Who gave you these?" I said, rather indignatly:" Mr. Metton, of course." He said:" Merton? who's he?" I answered, rather sharply:" You ought to know, his name's good at any theatre in London." He replied:" Oh! Is it? Well, it ain't no good here. These tickets, which are not dated, were issued under Mr. Swinstead's management, which has since changed hands." While I was having some very unpleasant words with the man, James, who had gone upstairs with the ladies, called out:" Come on!" I went up after them, and a very civil attendant said:" This way, please, box H." I said to James:" Why, how on earth did you manage it?" and to my horrow he replied:" Why, paid for it of course."
This was humiliating enough, and I could scarely follow the play, but I was doomed to still further humiliation. I was leaning out of the box, when my tie-a little black bow which fastened on to the stud by means of new patent-fell into the pit below. A clumsy man not noticing it, had his foot on it for ever so long before he discovered it. He then picked it up and eventually flung it under the next seat in disgust. What with the box incident and the tie, I felt quite miserable. Mr. James, of Sutton, was ver good. He said:" Don't worry-no one will notice it with your beard. That is the only advantage of growing one that I can see." There was no occasion for that remark, for Carrie is very proud of my beard.
To hide the absence of the tie I had to keep my chin down the rest of the evening, which caused a pain at the back of my neck.
2010年7月22日星期四
A letter from Merton
Got a reply from Merton, saying he was very busy, and just at present couldn't manage passes for the Italian Opera, Haymarket, Savoy, or Lyceum, but he best thing going on in London was the BROWN BUSHES, at the Tank Theatre, Islington, and enclosed seats for four; also bill for whisky.
2010年7月21日星期三
Carrie's old school friends' coming
Carrie reminded me that as her old school friends, Annie Fullers (now Mrs. James), and her husband had come up from Sutton for a few days, it would look kind to take them to the theatre, and would I drop a line to Mr. Merton asking him for passes for four, either for the Italain Opera, Haymarket, Savoy, or Lyceum. I wrote Merton to that effect.
2010年7月20日星期二
A conversation with Mr. Merton
Cummings called, bringing with him his friend Merton, who is the wine trade, Gowing also called Mr. Merton made himself at home at once, and Carrie and I were both struck with him immediately, and thoroughly approved of his sentiments.
He leaned back in his chair and said:" you must take me as I am;" and I replied;" Yes-and you must take us as we are. We're homely people, we are not swells."
He answered:" No, I can see that," and Gowing roared with laughter; but Merton in a most gentlemanly manner said to Gowing:" I don't think you quite understand me. I intended to convey that our charming host and hostess were superior to the follies of fashion, and preferred leading a simple and wholesome life to gadding about to twopenny-halfpenny tea-drinking afternoons, and living above their incomes."
I was immensely pleased with these sensible remarks of Merton's, and concluded that subject by saying:" No, candidly, Mr. Merton, we don't go into Society, because we do not care for it; and what with the expense of cabs here and cabs there, and white gloves and white ties, ets., it doesn't seem worth the money."
Merton said in reference to FRIENDS: "My motton is 'Few and True'; and ,by the way, I also apply that to wine, 'Little and Good.'" Gowing said:" Yes, and sometimes 'cheap and tasty', eh, old man?" Merton, still continuing, said he should treat as a friend, and put me down for a dozen of his "Lockanbar" whisky, and as I was an old friend of Gowing, I should have it for 36s., which was considerably under what he paid for it.
He booked his own order, and further said that at any time I wanted any passes for the theatre I was to let him know, as his name stood good for any theatre in London.
He leaned back in his chair and said:" you must take me as I am;" and I replied;" Yes-and you must take us as we are. We're homely people, we are not swells."
He answered:" No, I can see that," and Gowing roared with laughter; but Merton in a most gentlemanly manner said to Gowing:" I don't think you quite understand me. I intended to convey that our charming host and hostess were superior to the follies of fashion, and preferred leading a simple and wholesome life to gadding about to twopenny-halfpenny tea-drinking afternoons, and living above their incomes."
I was immensely pleased with these sensible remarks of Merton's, and concluded that subject by saying:" No, candidly, Mr. Merton, we don't go into Society, because we do not care for it; and what with the expense of cabs here and cabs there, and white gloves and white ties, ets., it doesn't seem worth the money."
Merton said in reference to FRIENDS: "My motton is 'Few and True'; and ,by the way, I also apply that to wine, 'Little and Good.'" Gowing said:" Yes, and sometimes 'cheap and tasty', eh, old man?" Merton, still continuing, said he should treat as a friend, and put me down for a dozen of his "Lockanbar" whisky, and as I was an old friend of Gowing, I should have it for 36s., which was considerably under what he paid for it.
He booked his own order, and further said that at any time I wanted any passes for the theatre I was to let him know, as his name stood good for any theatre in London.
2010年7月19日星期一
The one about kinahan
Am in for a cold. Spent the whole day at the office sneezing. In the evening, the cold being intolerable, sent Sarah out for a bottle of kinahan. Fell asleep in the arm-chair, and woke with the shivers. Was startled by a loud knock at the front door. Carrie awfully flurried. Sarah still out, so went up, opened the door, and found it was only Cummings. Remembered the grocer's boy had again broken the side-bell. Cummings squeezed my hand, and said:" I've just seen Gowing. All right. Say no more about it." There is no doubt they are both under the impression I have apologised.
While playing dominoes with Cummings in the parlour, he said:" By-the-by, do you want any wine or spirits? My cousin Merton has just set up in the trade, and has a splended whisky, four years in bottle, at thirty-eight shillings. It is worth your while laying down a few dozen of it." I told him my cellars, which were very small, were full up. To my horror, at that very moment, Sarah entered the room, and putting a bottle of whisky, wrapped in a dirty piece of newspaper, on the table in front of us, said:" Please, sir, the grocer says he ain't got no more Kinahan, but you'll find this very good at two-and-six, with twopence returned on the bottle; and, please, did you want any more sherry? As he has some at one-and-three, as dry as not!"
While playing dominoes with Cummings in the parlour, he said:" By-the-by, do you want any wine or spirits? My cousin Merton has just set up in the trade, and has a splended whisky, four years in bottle, at thirty-eight shillings. It is worth your while laying down a few dozen of it." I told him my cellars, which were very small, were full up. To my horror, at that very moment, Sarah entered the room, and putting a bottle of whisky, wrapped in a dirty piece of newspaper, on the table in front of us, said:" Please, sir, the grocer says he ain't got no more Kinahan, but you'll find this very good at two-and-six, with twopence returned on the bottle; and, please, did you want any more sherry? As he has some at one-and-three, as dry as not!"
2010年7月18日星期日
The one about forgiveness
Though I would write a kind little note to Gowing and Cummings about last Sunday, and warning them against Mr. Stillbrook. Afterwards, thinking the matter over, tore up the letters and determined not to WRITE at all, but the SPEAK quietly to them. Dumfounded at receiving a sharp letter from Cummings, saying that both he and Gowing had been waiting for an explanation of MY (mind you, MY) extraodinary conduct coming home on Sunday. At last I wrote:" I thought I was the aggrieved party; but as I freely forgive you, you-feeling yourself aggrieved-should bestow forgiveness on me." I have copied this VERBATIM in the diary, because I think it is one of the most perfect and thoughtful sentences I havce ever written, I posted the letter, but in my own heart I felt I was actually apologising for having been insulted.
2010年7月16日星期五
Set to work in the garden
After business, set to work in the garden. When it got dark I wrote to Cummings and Gowing (who neither called, for a wonder; perhaps they were ashamed of themselves) about yesterday's adventure at " The Cow and Hedge." Afterwards made up my mind not to write YET.
2010年7月15日星期四
The one about entrance
At three o'clock Cummings and Gowing called for a good long walk over Hampstead and Finchley, and brought with them a friend named Stillbrook. We walked and chatted together, except Stillbrook, who was always a few yards behind us staring at the ground and cutting at the grass with his stick.
As it was getting on for five, we four held a consultation, and Gowing suggested that we should make for "The Cow and Hedge" and get some tea, Stillbrook said:" A brandy-and-soda was good enough for him." I reminded them that all public-houses were closed till six o'clock. Stillbrook said, "That;s all right-BONA-FIDE travellers."
We arrived; and as I was trying to pass, the man in charge ofthe gate said:" Where from?" I replied:" Holloway." He immediately put up his arm, and declined to let me pass. I turned back for a moment, when I saw Stillbrook, closely followed by Cummings and Gowing, make for the entrance. I watched them, and thought I would have a good laugh at their expense, I heard the porter say:" Where from?" when, to my surprise, in fact disgust, Stillbrook replied:" Blackheath," and the three were immediately admitted.
Gowing called to me across the gate, and said:" We shan't be a minute." I waited for them the best part of an hour. When they appeared they were all in most excellent spirits, and the only one who made an effort to apologise was Mr, Stillbrook, who said to me:" It was very rough on you to be kept waiting,but we had another spin for S. and B.'s" I walked home in silence; I couldn't speak to them. I felt very dull all the evening, but deemed it advisable NOT to say anything to Carrie about the matter.
As it was getting on for five, we four held a consultation, and Gowing suggested that we should make for "The Cow and Hedge" and get some tea, Stillbrook said:" A brandy-and-soda was good enough for him." I reminded them that all public-houses were closed till six o'clock. Stillbrook said, "That;s all right-BONA-FIDE travellers."
We arrived; and as I was trying to pass, the man in charge ofthe gate said:" Where from?" I replied:" Holloway." He immediately put up his arm, and declined to let me pass. I turned back for a moment, when I saw Stillbrook, closely followed by Cummings and Gowing, make for the entrance. I watched them, and thought I would have a good laugh at their expense, I heard the porter say:" Where from?" when, to my surprise, in fact disgust, Stillbrook replied:" Blackheath," and the three were immediately admitted.
Gowing called to me across the gate, and said:" We shan't be a minute." I waited for them the best part of an hour. When they appeared they were all in most excellent spirits, and the only one who made an effort to apologise was Mr, Stillbrook, who said to me:" It was very rough on you to be kept waiting,but we had another spin for S. and B.'s" I walked home in silence; I couldn't speak to them. I felt very dull all the evening, but deemed it advisable NOT to say anything to Carrie about the matter.
2010年7月14日星期三
The one about banisters
Spent the whole of the afternoon in the garden, having this morning picked up at a bookstall for fivepence a capital little book, in good condition, on GARDENING. I procured and sowed some half-hardy annuals in what I fancy will be a Carrie. Carie came out rather testy, I thought. I said:" I have just discovered we have got a lodging-house." She replied:" How do you mean?" I said:" Look at the BOARDERS." Carrie said:" Is that all you wanted me for?" I said:" Any other time you would have laughed at my little pleasantry." Carrie said:" Certainly-AT ANY OTHER TIME, but not when I am busy in the house." The stairs looked very nice. Gowing called, and said the stairs looked ALL RIGHT, but it made the banisters look ALLL WRONG, and suggested a coat of paint on them also, which Carrie quite agreed with. I walked round to putley, and fortunately he was out, so I had a good excuse to let the banisters slide. By-the-by, that is rather funny.
2010年7月13日星期二
How small the world is!
An extraordinary coincidence: Carrie had called in a woman to make some chintz covers for our drawing-room chairs and sofa to prevent the sun fading the green rep of the furniture. I saw the woman, and recognised her as a woman who used to work years ago for my old aunt at Clapham. It only shows how small the world is.
2010年7月12日星期一
The one about green cigar
Mustard-and-cress and radishes not come up yet. Left Farmerson repairing the scraper, but when I came home found three men working. I asked the meaning of it, and Farmerson said that in making a fresh hole he had penetrated the gas-pipe. He said it was a most ridiculous place to put the gas-pipe. He said it was a most ridiculous place to put the gas-pipe, and the man who did it evidently knew nothing about his business. I felt his excuse was no consolation for the expense was no consolation for the expense I shall be put to.
In the evening, after tea, Gowing dropped in, and we had a smoke together in the breakfast-parlour. Carrie joined us later, but did not stay lone, saying the smoke was too much for her. It was also rather too much for me, for Gowing had given me what he called a green cigar, one that his friend Shoemach had just brought over from America. The cigar didn't look green, but I fancy I must have done so; for when I had smoked a little more than half I was obliged to retire on the pretext of telling Sarah to bring in the glasses.
I took a walk round the garden three or four times, feeling the need of fresh air. On returning Gowing noticed I was not smoking, offered me another cigar, which I politedly declined. Gowing began his usual sniffing, so, anticipating him, I said:" You're not going to complain of the smell of paint again?" He said:" No, not this time; but I'll tell you what, I distinctly smell dry rot;" I don't often make jokes, but I replied:" You're talking a lot of DRY ROT yourself." I could not help roaring at this, and Carrie said her sides quite ached with laughter. I never was so immensely tickled by anything I have fever said before. I actually woke up twice during the night, and laughed till the bed shook.
In the evening, after tea, Gowing dropped in, and we had a smoke together in the breakfast-parlour. Carrie joined us later, but did not stay lone, saying the smoke was too much for her. It was also rather too much for me, for Gowing had given me what he called a green cigar, one that his friend Shoemach had just brought over from America. The cigar didn't look green, but I fancy I must have done so; for when I had smoked a little more than half I was obliged to retire on the pretext of telling Sarah to bring in the glasses.
I took a walk round the garden three or four times, feeling the need of fresh air. On returning Gowing noticed I was not smoking, offered me another cigar, which I politedly declined. Gowing began his usual sniffing, so, anticipating him, I said:" You're not going to complain of the smell of paint again?" He said:" No, not this time; but I'll tell you what, I distinctly smell dry rot;" I don't often make jokes, but I replied:" You're talking a lot of DRY ROT yourself." I could not help roaring at this, and Carrie said her sides quite ached with laughter. I never was so immensely tickled by anything I have fever said before. I actually woke up twice during the night, and laughed till the bed shook.
2010年7月11日星期日
I was saved by Buckling's intervention
Mustard-and-cress and radishes not come up yet. Today was a day of annoyances. I missed the quarter-to-nine bus to the City, through having words with the grocer's boy, who for the second time had the impretinence to bring his basket to the hall-door, and had left the marks of his dirty boots on the fresh-cleaned door-steps. He said he had knocked at the side door with his knuckles for a quarter of an hour. I knew Sarah, our servant, could not hear this, as she was upstairs doing the bedrooms, so asked the boy why he did not ring the bell? He replied that he did pull the bell, but the handle came off in is hand.
I was half-an-hour late at office, a thing that has never happened in the attendance of the clerks, and Mr.Perkupp, our principal, unfortunately choose this very morning to pounce down upon us early. Someone had given the tip to others. The result was that I was only one late of the lot. Bucking, one of the senior clerks, was a brick, and I was saved by his intervention. As I passed by Pitt's desk, I heard him remark to his neighbour:" How disgracefully late some of the head clerks arrive!" This was, of course, meat for me. I treated the observation with silence, simply giving him a look, which unfortunately had the effect of making both of the clerks laugh. Though afterwards it would have been more dignified if I had pretnded not to have heard him at all. Cumming called in the evening, and we played dominoes.
I was half-an-hour late at office, a thing that has never happened in the attendance of the clerks, and Mr.Perkupp, our principal, unfortunately choose this very morning to pounce down upon us early. Someone had given the tip to others. The result was that I was only one late of the lot. Bucking, one of the senior clerks, was a brick, and I was saved by his intervention. As I passed by Pitt's desk, I heard him remark to his neighbour:" How disgracefully late some of the head clerks arrive!" This was, of course, meat for me. I treated the observation with silence, simply giving him a look, which unfortunately had the effect of making both of the clerks laugh. Though afterwards it would have been more dignified if I had pretnded not to have heard him at all. Cumming called in the evening, and we played dominoes.
2010年7月8日星期四
I was late at the office
Mustard-and-cress and radishes not come up yet. To-day was a day of annoyances. I missed the quarter-to-nine bus to the City, through having words with the grocer's boy, who for the second time had the impertinence to bring his basket to the hall-door, and had left the marks of his dirty boots on the fresh-cleaned door-steps. He said he had knocked at the side door with his knuckles for the quarter of an hour. I knew Sarah, our servant, could not hear this, as she was upstairs doing the bedrooms, so asked the boy why he did not ring the bell? He replied that he did pull the bell, but the handle came off in his hand.
I was half-an-hour late at the office, a thing that has never happened to me before. There has recently been much irregularity in the attenance of the clerks, and Mr. Perkupp, our principal, unfortunately choose this very moring to pounce down upon us early. Someone had given the tip to the others. The result was that I was the only one late of the lot. Buckling, one of the senior clerks, was a brick, and I was saved by his intervention. As I palled by Pitt's desk, I heard him remark to his neighbour:" How disgracefully late some of the head clerks arrive!" This was, of course, meant for me. I treated the observation with silence, simply giving him a look, which unfortunately had the efffect of making both of the clerks laugh. Thought afterwards it would have been more dignified if I had pretended not to have heard him at all. Cummings called in the evening, and we played dominoes.
I was half-an-hour late at the office, a thing that has never happened to me before. There has recently been much irregularity in the attenance of the clerks, and Mr. Perkupp, our principal, unfortunately choose this very moring to pounce down upon us early. Someone had given the tip to the others. The result was that I was the only one late of the lot. Buckling, one of the senior clerks, was a brick, and I was saved by his intervention. As I palled by Pitt's desk, I heard him remark to his neighbour:" How disgracefully late some of the head clerks arrive!" This was, of course, meant for me. I treated the observation with silence, simply giving him a look, which unfortunately had the efffect of making both of the clerks laugh. Thought afterwards it would have been more dignified if I had pretended not to have heard him at all. Cummings called in the evening, and we played dominoes.
2010年7月6日星期二
A seventeen monkey
Farmerson came round to attend to the scraper himself. He seems a very civil fellow. He says he does not usually conduct such small jobs personally, but for me he would do so. I thanked him, and went to town. It is disgraceful how late some of the young clerks are at arriving. I told three of them that if Mr. Perkupp, the principal, heard of it, they might be discharged.
Pitt, a monkey of seventeen, who has only been with us six weeks, told me "to keep my hair on!" I informed him I had had the honour of being in the firm twenty year, to which he insolently replied that I "looked it." I gave him an indignant look, and said:" I demand from you some respect, sir." He replied:" All right, go on demanding." I would not argue with him any further. You cannot argue with people like that. In the evening Gowing called, and repeated his complaint about the smell of paint. Gowingis sometimes very tedious with his remarks, and not always cautious; and Carrie once very properly reminded him that she was present.
Pitt, a monkey of seventeen, who has only been with us six weeks, told me "to keep my hair on!" I informed him I had had the honour of being in the firm twenty year, to which he insolently replied that I "looked it." I gave him an indignant look, and said:" I demand from you some respect, sir." He replied:" All right, go on demanding." I would not argue with him any further. You cannot argue with people like that. In the evening Gowing called, and repeated his complaint about the smell of paint. Gowingis sometimes very tedious with his remarks, and not always cautious; and Carrie once very properly reminded him that she was present.
2010年7月5日星期一
A bad morning
Commence the morning badly. The butcher whom we decided not to arrange with, called and black guarded me in the most uncalled-for manner. He began by abusing me, and saying he did not want my custom. I simply said:" then what are you making all this fuss about it for?" And he shouted out at the top of his voice, so that all the neighbours could hear:" Pah! Go along. Ugh! I could buy up'things' like you by the dozen!"
I shut the door, and was giving Carrie to understand that this disgraceful scene was entiredly her falt, when there was a violent kicking at the door, enough to break the panels. It was the blackguard butcher again, who said he had cut his foot over scraper, and would immediately bring an action against me. Called at Farmerson's, the ironmonger, on my way to town and gave him the job of moving the scrapper and repairing the bells, thinking it scarecely worth while to trouble the landlord with such a trifling matter.
Arrived home tired and worried. Mr. Putley, and painter and decorator, who had sent in a card, said he could not match the colour on the stairs, as it contained Indian carmine. He said he spent half-a-day calling at warehouses to see if he could get it. He suggested he should entirely repaint the stairs. It would cost very little more; ifhe tried to match it, he could only make a bad job of it. It would be more satisfactory to him and to us to have the work done properly. I consented, but felt I had been talked over. Planted some mustard-and-cress and radishes, and went to bed at nine.
I shut the door, and was giving Carrie to understand that this disgraceful scene was entiredly her falt, when there was a violent kicking at the door, enough to break the panels. It was the blackguard butcher again, who said he had cut his foot over scraper, and would immediately bring an action against me. Called at Farmerson's, the ironmonger, on my way to town and gave him the job of moving the scrapper and repairing the bells, thinking it scarecely worth while to trouble the landlord with such a trifling matter.
Arrived home tired and worried. Mr. Putley, and painter and decorator, who had sent in a card, said he could not match the colour on the stairs, as it contained Indian carmine. He said he spent half-a-day calling at warehouses to see if he could get it. He suggested he should entirely repaint the stairs. It would cost very little more; ifhe tried to match it, he could only make a bad job of it. It would be more satisfactory to him and to us to have the work done properly. I consented, but felt I had been talked over. Planted some mustard-and-cress and radishes, and went to bed at nine.
2010年7月4日星期日
Curate's trousers
After Church, the Curate came back with us. I sent Carrie in to open front door, which we do not use except on special occasions. She could not get it open, and after all my display, I had to take the Curate(whose name, by-the-way, I did not catch,) round the side entrance. He caught his foot in the scraper, and tore the buttom of his trousers. Most annoying, as Carrie could not well offer to repair them on Sunday. After dinner, went to sleep. Took a walk round the garden, and discovered a beautiful spot for sowing mustard-and-cress and radishes. Went to Church again in the evening: walk back with the Curate. Carrie noticed he had got on the same pair of trousers, only repaired. He wants me to take round the plate, which I think a great compliment.
2010年7月2日星期五
Borset begged me to accept his apology
Being Saturday, I looked forward to being home early, and putting a few things straight; but two of our principals at the office were absent through illness, and I did not get home till seven. Found Borset waiting. He had been three times during the day to apologise for his conduct last night. He said he was unable to take his Bank Holiday last Monday, and took it last night instead. He begged me to accept his apology, and a pund of fresh butter. He seems, after all, a decent sort of fellow; so I gave him an order for some fresh eggs, with a request that on this occasion they should be fresh. I am afraid we shall have to get some new stair-carpets after all; our old ones are not quite wide enough to meet the paint on either side. Carrie suggests that we might ourselves broaden the paint. I will see if we can match the colour on Monday.
2010年7月1日星期四
Borset fall over the scrapper
Eggs for breakfast simple shocking; sent them more for orders. Couldn't find umbrella, and though it was pouring with rain, had to go without it. Sarah said Mr. Gowing must have took it by mistake last night, as there was a stick in the hall that didn't belong to nobody. In the evening, hearing someone talking in a loud voice to the servant in the downstairs hall, I went out to see who it was, and was suprised to find it was Borset, on seeing me, said he would be hanged if he would ever serve City clerks any more-the game wasin't worth the though it was POSSIBLE for the city clerk to be a GENTLEMAN. He replied he was very glad to hear it, and wanted to know whether I had ever come across one, for HE hadn't. He left the house, slamming the door after him, which nearly broke the fanlight; and I heard him fall over the scrapper, which made me fell glad I hadn't removed it. When he had gone, I thought of splended answer I ought to have give him. However, I will keep it for another occasion.
2010年6月29日星期二
Getting scraper removed
Two shoulders of mutoon arrived, Carrie having arranged with another butcher without consulting me. Gowing called, and fell over scraper coming in. Must get that scraper removed.
2010年6月28日星期一
Our dear friend Cummings
Tradesmen still calling; Carrie being out, I arranged to dealwith Horwin, who seemed a civil butcher with a nice clean shop. Ordered a shoulder of mutton for to-morrow, to give him a trial. Carrie arranged with Borset, the butterman, and ordered a pound of fresh butter, and a pound and half of salt ditto for kitchen, and a shilling's worth of eggs. In the evening, Cummings unexpectedly dropped in to show me a meerschaum pipe he had won in a raffle in the City, and told me to handle it carefully, as it would spoil the colouring if the hand was moist. He said he wouldn't stay, as he didn't care much for the smell of the paint, and fell over ther scraper as he went out. Must get the scraper removed, or else I shall get into a SCRAPE. I don't often make jokes.
2010年6月27日星期日
Our dear friend Gowing
Tradesmen called for custom, and I promised Farmerson, the ironmonger, to give him a turn if I wanted any nails or tools. By-the-by, that reminds me there is no key to our bedroom door, and the bells must be seen to. The parlour bell is broken, and the front door rings up in ther servant's bedroom, which is ridiculous. Dear friend Gowing dropped in, but wouldn't stay, saying there was an infernal smell of paint.
2010年6月24日星期四
New Settle Down
My clear wife Carrie and I have just been a week in our new house, "the Laurels," Brickfield," Brickfield Terrace, Holloway-a nice six-roomed residence, not counting basement, with a front breakfast-parlour. We have a lttle front garden; and there is a flight of ten steps up to the front door, which, by-the-by, we keep locked with the chain up. Cummings, Gowing, and our other intimate friends always come to the litle side entrance, which saves the servant the trouble of going up to the front dorr, thereby taking her from her work. We have a nice little back garden wich runs down to the railway. We were a nice little back garden which runs down to the railway. We were rather afraid of the noise of the trains at first, but the landlord said we should not notice them after a bit, and took 2 pounds off the rent. He was certainly right; and beyond the cracking of the garden wall at the bottom, we have suffered no inconvinience.
After my work in the city, I like to be at home. What's the good of a home, if you are never in it? "Home, Sweet Home," that's my motto. I am always in of an evening. Our old friend Gowing may drop in without ceremony; so may Cummings, who lives opposite. My dear wife Caroling and I are pleased to see them, if they like to drop in on us. But Carrie and I can manage to pass our evening together without friends. There is always something to be done: a tin-tack here, a Venetian blind to put straight, a fan to nail up, or part of a carpet to nail down-all of wich I can do with my pipe in my mouth; while Carrie is not about potting a button on a shirt, mending a pillow-case, or practising the "Sylvia Gavotte" on our new cottage piano (on the three years' system), manufactured by W.Bilkson, from Collard. It is also a great comfort to us to know that our boy Willie is getting on so well in the Bank at Oldham. We should like to see more of him.
After my work in the city, I like to be at home. What's the good of a home, if you are never in it? "Home, Sweet Home," that's my motto. I am always in of an evening. Our old friend Gowing may drop in without ceremony; so may Cummings, who lives opposite. My dear wife Caroling and I are pleased to see them, if they like to drop in on us. But Carrie and I can manage to pass our evening together without friends. There is always something to be done: a tin-tack here, a Venetian blind to put straight, a fan to nail up, or part of a carpet to nail down-all of wich I can do with my pipe in my mouth; while Carrie is not about potting a button on a shirt, mending a pillow-case, or practising the "Sylvia Gavotte" on our new cottage piano (on the three years' system), manufactured by W.Bilkson, from Collard. It is also a great comfort to us to know that our boy Willie is getting on so well in the Bank at Oldham. We should like to see more of him.
2010年6月23日星期三
China in All Her Glory
The far wind blows
the air rustle like silk
mountain, lakes, and beauty
China in all her glory
People blossom like flowers
knowledge, love hand in hand
a new era like a new day
China in alll her glory
Friendships bond acrocss the water
business and markets grow like children
first steps, careful, hopeful, eager
China in all her glory
A giant stands to its destiny
rising far above its own expectations
feeling the joy of being itself
China in all her glory.
the air rustle like silk
mountain, lakes, and beauty
China in all her glory
People blossom like flowers
knowledge, love hand in hand
a new era like a new day
China in alll her glory
Friendships bond acrocss the water
business and markets grow like children
first steps, careful, hopeful, eager
China in all her glory
A giant stands to its destiny
rising far above its own expectations
feeling the joy of being itself
China in all her glory.
2010年6月22日星期二
Easy opener for Serena
In the first-round, Serena Williams defense of herWimbledon title, and beat her opponent Brito with 6:0, 6:4.
As crowd screamed and applauded, she won the 27 points on first serve, hit 15 aces, the last on her final shot. Her victory is bringing a chance to meet mindful Queen Elizabeth II, it's the first time since 1977.
She said she hopes to meet Queen Elizabeth when she plays the second-round.
She doesn't need additional motivation to advane, and finally won all 43:0 in first-round that matched at major events, she has won 58 out of 59 matches against players ranked outside the top 100.
As crowd screamed and applauded, she won the 27 points on first serve, hit 15 aces, the last on her final shot. Her victory is bringing a chance to meet mindful Queen Elizabeth II, it's the first time since 1977.
She said she hopes to meet Queen Elizabeth when she plays the second-round.
She doesn't need additional motivation to advane, and finally won all 43:0 in first-round that matched at major events, she has won 58 out of 59 matches against players ranked outside the top 100.
Shanghai is just like a human being
In Shanghai, Princess 2000 is based on the true story of an Australian-Chinese woman's journey who across more than 80 years of Shanghai's history which is from 1917 to 1998, Lili had ample scope for documenting old-world vocabulary and traditions. But given the fast pace at which Shanghai seems to be morphing, "it's hard to tell people about the past from the present, a European from an authentic Chinese, when both might be dressed identically and speaking the same lingo", Lili says.
Lili thinks shanghai is just like a human being, it has its own life and thought, its own erratic behavior, failures and shortcomings," she presented another reading of contemporary Shanghai in her forthcoming novel, which follows the tumultuous and dramatic history of the Cathay Hotel, from 1929 to the present. Lili says, "I can only attempt to clarify, explain and reflect on the way it is. I don't even like it in certain respects but it is not my place to change anything. I want to read and understand Shanghai for myself, not just imagine it."
Lili thinks shanghai is just like a human being, it has its own life and thought, its own erratic behavior, failures and shortcomings," she presented another reading of contemporary Shanghai in her forthcoming novel, which follows the tumultuous and dramatic history of the Cathay Hotel, from 1929 to the present. Lili says, "I can only attempt to clarify, explain and reflect on the way it is. I don't even like it in certain respects but it is not my place to change anything. I want to read and understand Shanghai for myself, not just imagine it."
我的環保低碳生活——關於“用”的金點子夏日環保小知識優美的家風梔子花開的季節生命的本質沉醉有你，相思漫漫……成長與成熟 夏日的考驗人生輪迴的情感四季
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