August 23, 2006

Pidge

17 years ago

What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance.

Jane Austen

This one's for you, Andie, and everyone in the steamy south and midwest.

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andie_rathbone
17 years ago
ROTFL!! Thanks Pidge. And i've just got to say that "a continual state of inelegance" doesn't even begin to describe the way I feel in the summers down here.
meldy_nva
17 years ago
Jane Austen always makes me grateful to NOT put on 5 petticoats over the chemise and under the long-sleeved, high-necked dress that is protected with a voluminous apron if one does anything more than take tea at open-house. She did have a wonderful way with words -- who else would describe miserable sweatiness as being 'inelegant'?!
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I don't think Jane ever lived in Texas in the hot summer.

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