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On Being Other-Worldly
That is the Touchstone. One can apply it to everything, simply everything!
Should teachers be mothers, for instance—that question came up for discussion the other evening. And I settled the whole matter at once, with one question: "Is it worldly? Or is it Other-Worldly for Teachers to be Mothers? Or is it merely Un-Worldly?"
Have you seen the latest models? Some of them are wonderful, simply wonderful! You know I always dress to my temperament—and I'm having the loveliest gown made—the skirt is écru lace, you know; a double tiered effect, falling from a straight bodice, and the color scheme is silver and blue.