She has her moments. Still, it's dangerous to believe in what she seems to be. One often has the impression there is another, desperate woman underneath, but this is the extent of her power, this imtimation of sexual wealth. Billy always talks about how beautiful she is. It's almost as if he's protesting: but she is beautiful. And she is. Their life is arranged to exhibit this beauty. They treat it like the possession of a fine house.
(It's better to create than destroy what's unnecessary)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A Sport And A Pastime - pg. 80
Labels: James Salter, Master-quotes
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