The Castle of Crossed Destinies
There was also a time when, wandering through museums, I would stop to face and question the Saint Georges and their dragons. The paintings of Saint George have this virtue: you can tell the painter was pleased to have to paint a Saint George. Because Saint George can...
I definitely should have said something
that moment our eyes met just walking down the street. there’s no emoji for it, nor an app that can deliver it to your door (traffic contingent within 30 minutes or your money back) that moment our eyes met just finding a seat on the bus. watching the mediocrity...
A Fine Balance
Ishvar and Om were modest about their efforts. “It’s nothing. Very simple to make.” “It’s delicious,” affirmed Dina. “Maneck’s idea of eating together was very good. If I knew from the beginning your food was so tasty, I would have hired you as cooks, not tailors.”...
Undermajordomo Minor
Mr Olderglough stole a glance at the contents of Lucy’s valise. “Where is your day suit, boy?” “I haven’t one, sir.” “What – do you mean?” “I mean that I am not in possession of a day suit, sir.” “Well, what do you have in the way of evening attire, then?” “This is my...