So utterly beautiful. Gorgeously written. My goodness, the great writers make me wonder at the paucity of my own words. An inspiration to improve. Great share, thank you.
Wonderful. The young spoiled woman's whole life is entirely about satisfying her own whims and being petted like a lapdog. She is wonderfully superficial and selfish. And totally believable. It's a perfect short story. So much crafted into so few words.
This well-chosen narrative features many favorite elements of Katherine Mansfield’s distinctive style—her penetrating psychological insight, her nuanced characterizations, and the respect she gives her audience through her granting of interpretive space. Her memorable female protagonists may struggle to articulate their submerged feelings, but Mansfield’s brilliant impressionistic characterization cultivates empathetic understanding for her disappointed yet quietly determined figures.
Such an astute study of human nature. Brilliant.
Thank you for reading, Marina 🤎
So utterly beautiful. Gorgeously written. My goodness, the great writers make me wonder at the paucity of my own words. An inspiration to improve. Great share, thank you.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! But your own writing is wonderful, inspired and truly enjoyable! 💛
Aw, you’re very kind. I need to get back into my flow!
Brilliant.
its such a great ending! the rest is fantastic set up for it. the whole time she is
feeling sorry for the woman and then boom!
Thanks for reading, John :)
Thanks for reading, Laurie ❤️
An exquisite little gem of a story! Human nature.. insecurity… ego! Beautifully written!
Thank you for reading, Dorinda. And for your continued support 🧡
Thanks, good storry, great finale very real one too
As always, my pleasure
Thanks for reading! :)
Such a clever, telling story, told in such an entertaining style !
Thank you for reading, Maureen. I hope you’re keeping well! 💛
Yes, thank you, Victoria
Such skill in so few words. Absolutely loved this and the accompanying painting as well.
Thank you for this today!
You’re very welcome, Sue, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 💚
So thought provoking and lovely
Thank you for reading, Susan 🩵
What a treat it was to read this
Thank you for reading, Angela. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 🩶
Wonderful. The young spoiled woman's whole life is entirely about satisfying her own whims and being petted like a lapdog. She is wonderfully superficial and selfish. And totally believable. It's a perfect short story. So much crafted into so few words.
Thank you for reading, Michele. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 💛
This well-chosen narrative features many favorite elements of Katherine Mansfield’s distinctive style—her penetrating psychological insight, her nuanced characterizations, and the respect she gives her audience through her granting of interpretive space. Her memorable female protagonists may struggle to articulate their submerged feelings, but Mansfield’s brilliant impressionistic characterization cultivates empathetic understanding for her disappointed yet quietly determined figures.
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment. And for reading! 🩶