yacinths

Updated: May 25, 2025

What's that smell of flowers?" "It's from those 'yacinths on the sideboard, sir. They come from Mrs. Larne, this afternoon." "Put 'em on the table. Where's my daughter?" "She's had dinner, sir; goin' to a ball, I think." "A ball!" "Charity ball, I fancy, sir." "Ummm! Give me a touch of the old sherry with the soup." "Yes, sir. I shall have to open a bottle:" "Very well, then, do!"

John Galsworthy - Five Tales