love-and-tombstone

Updated: May 17, 2025

When she had fed them, Lady Theodosia seemed to think her duty to her guests had ended. Mr. Doran was still as gay as possible, and insisted upon Mrs. Pluffield singing; it was a love-and-tombstone kind of song, and sounded so silly and old-fashioned.

Elinor Glyn - The Visits of Elizabeth