'Why are pictures like this allowed?' he suddenly cried. He had stopped in front of a colonial print in which the martyrdom of St Agatha was depicted with all the fervour that incompetence could command.
'It's only a saint,' said Lady Peaslake, placidly raising her head.
'How disgusting – and how ugly'
'Yes, very. It's Roman Catholic.'


Albergo Empedocle - The Life to Come and other stories (1972)

E. M. Forster Quotes

'Why are pictures like this allowed?' he suddenly cried. He had stopped in front of a colonial print in which the martyrdom of St Agatha was depicted ...

'Why are pictures like this allowed?' he suddenly cried. He had stopped in front of a colonial print in which the martyrdom of St Agatha was depicted ...

'Why are pictures like this allowed?' he suddenly cried. He had stopped in front of a colonial print in which the martyrdom of St Agatha was depicted ...

'Why are pictures like this allowed?' he suddenly cried. He had stopped in front of a colonial print in which the martyrdom of St Agatha was depicted ...