Here's mine from That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis:
"Matrimony was ordained, thirdly," said Jane Studdock to herself, "for the mutual society, help and comfort that the one ought to have of the other." She had not been to church since her schooldays until she went there six months ago to be married, and the words of the service had stuck in her head.
The Friday 56 is a bookish meme sponsored by Freda's Voice. It is really easy to participate. Just grab a book, any book, and turn to page 56. Find a sentence that grabs you and post it.
Here's mine from That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis:
It was certainly not the intention of the Progressive Element to elect mediocrities to fellowships, but their determination to elect "sound men" cruelly limited their field of choice and, as Busby had once said, "You can't have everything."
Awesome 56. I'm left curious.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing! c.s. lewis has so many nuggets in his writing - you've reminded me to go look for him :)
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