“The Orange Wine will want our Care soon.-But in the meantime for Elegance & Ease & Luxury . . . I shall eat Ice & drink French wine, & be above Vulgar Economy.”
letter to Cassandra
July 1, 1808 [55]
Jane was writing from Godmersham (pic above), her brother Edward’s home, which was certainly above Vulgar Economy.
A Walk with Jane Austen: A Journey into Adventure, Love, and Faith
Indeed, so do I. Great quotes! I thoroughly am enjoying them.