much-too-tall

Updated: May 5, 2025

"One," said Ada, "two-three-four-five-six seven!" He looked very long and lean and his darkly nervous self, except that he dilly-dallied on his heels like a much-too-tall boy not wanting to look foolish. "If Miss Ada will provide another cup and saucer, I think I'll stay home."

Fannie Hurst - The Vertical City