save in the one chamber at the window of which I had seen the strange face.That was comfortable and elegant,and all my suspicions rose into a fierce,bitter flame when I saw that on the mantelpiece stood a copy of a full-length photograph of my wife,which had been taken at my request...
"I went as far as the Crystal Palace, spent an hour in the grounds, and was back in Norbury by one o'clock. It happened that my way took me past the cottage, and I stopped for an instant to look at the windows and to see if I could catch a glimpse of the strange face which ...
That was comfortable and elegant, and all my suspicions rose into a fierce bitter flame when I saw that on the mantelpiece stood a copy of a full-length photograph of my wife, which had been taken at my request only three months ago. “I stayed long enough to make certain that the hou...
As Gauguin’s star rose, Vincent’s spirits plunged. He was undergoing a crisis of confidence in his work. The paintings from earlier in the year consisted almost entirely of visual responses to what he had seen in front of him. But Gauguin’s arrival had temporarily persuaded Vincent that ...
I am very happy to act as referee for Dr. Berry. I have been familiar with his work for many years, and examined his Ph.D. Thesis. Dr.Berry is one of the keenest minds I have come across, of great critical acumen. His research record, in collaboration with Dr. Terence Hallinan, ...
Rose Mercie operate on a leisurely pace, keys and guitars chiming mildly and voices weirdly harmonizing – one of the singers (maybe they all sing?) has a Devendra Banhart-esque warble and I love the way it sneaks around the other more traditional voices. I’d say it’s the best French...
it was him. The eclipse never happened, in our eyes. It was a dud. Completely obscured by clouds. We sat around hoping for a break in the clouds, but never saw much of anything. So we went back to that Mexican restaurant on Lincoln and Rose that we always go to then headed back ...
Charred flakes fluttered as I tipped the last note toward a dying ember, and watched it slowly ignite—eating down through “l” and “love,” and begin licking “you.” Smoke rose, and I felt a coldness grow within me as I sat alone, broken, my legs swinging down near the placid ...
“I am going to love both my kids unconditionally, but it would be such a shame for them to both suffer from state-sanctioned autism. I want them to be able to live a happy independent life, like me,” However Magnolia and her husband, Banjo, have taken things a step further...
“‘You came here. I am sure of it. Who are these people, that you should visit them at such an hour?’ “‘I have not been here before.’ “‘How can you tell me what you know is false?’ I cried. ‘Your very voice changes as you speak. When have I ever had a secret fro...