Mary Alsop King Waddington Quotes

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A clever, strong-minded grandmother is a power in her family and immediate circle.

Mary Alsop King Waddington

The notary is a most important person in all small country towns in France. Everybody consults him, from the big landowner when he has discussions with his neighbour over right of way, to the peasant who buys a few metres of land as soon as he has any surplus funds.

Mary Alsop King Waddington

It was curious that the King should have gone before the old Pope, who had been failing for some time. Every day we expected to hear of his death.

Mary Alsop King Waddington

The late King Edward (then Prince of Wales) won golden opinions always. There was certainly something in his personality which had an enormous attraction for Parisians. He always seemed to enjoy life, never looked bored, was unfailingly courteous and interested in the people he was talking to.

Mary Alsop King Waddington

Of Stockholm:

This is the most enchanting place. The sun is out this morning, and the river and green hills too lovely. The river is most animated, quantities of sail boats and ordinary little rowing boats flying about in all directions, and plenty of life on the quais.

Mary Alsop King Waddington

Of Copenhagen:

There are no islands and the country all about is very flat.

Mary Alsop King Waddington