Thinking him 'rapid' because he worked in a theatre.

[jacktellslies]

The Palace was a small and, I suspect, a rather shabby theatre; but when I see it in my memories I see it still with my oyster-girl's eyes — I see the mirror-glass which lined the walls, the crimson plush upon the seats, the plaster cupids, painted gold, which swooped above the curtain. Like our oyster-house, it had its own particular scent — the scent, I know now, of music halls everywhere — the scent of wood and grease-paint and spilling beer, of gas and of tobacco and of hair-oil, all combined. It was a scent which as a girl I loved uncritically...

Comments

[earlofgrey.livejournal.com]

Tipping the Velvet. It is required reading if you like any combination of lesbians, drag, or the Victorians.

[swirl-girlx.livejournal.com]

I like all three! I'll add it ot my reading list. Thank you!

[earlofgrey.livejournal.com]

You are most welcome. Cue the Reading Rainbow song.