'Miss Catherine Birch trotted through the lobby of the ministry where she was employed, automatically waved her pass at the doorman, and joined the hurrying throng of men and women pouring down the London street towards the bus stops and tube stations. Their haste was contagious. she began to scurry along as though a vitally important evening lay before her.' Mollie Panter-Downes It's the Reaction in Good Evening, Mrs. Craven: The Wartime stories of Mollie Panter-Downes
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How do you travel home from work?
Setting alarms and then straight into the car. Music on (or Radio 4 as long as the presenter isn't too fatuous or shouty). Only a 20 minute drive but it always has a feel of urgency about it, as though the world won't stop chasing until I can close the front door behind me.
ReplyDeleteHaste is contagious!
Tonia - Yes haste is contagious indeed. Hope you have a good week.
DeleteYour photo and quote reminded me of that scene in the film "Howards End" where everyone is under an umbrella rushing home after the Beethoven concert. You always find the best quotes!
ReplyDeleteSunday - Oh yes you're quite right about the scene in Howard's End. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteI pick up my cup of tea and walk up the stairs - to the home office. However come Christmas time my commute will become longer, we are building an office at the end of the garden. I will need warm boots - and probably an umbrella.
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