CHAPTER 2. Spires and Gargoyles-6

This Side of Paradise 2001 words 2020-04-27 11:27:16


“Fourteen angels were watching o’er them,” sang Sally sleepily from the next room.


“Damn!” muttered Isabelle, punching the pillow into a luxurious lump and exploring the cold sheets cautiously. “Damn!”


CARNIVAL


Amory, by way of the Princetonian, had arrived. The minor snobs, finely balanced thermometers of success, warmed to him as the club elections grew nigh, and he and Tom were visited by groups of upper classmen who arrived awkwardly, balanced on the edge of the furniture and talked of all subjects except the one of absorbing interest. Amory was amused at the intent eyes upon him, and, in case the visitors represented some club in which he was not interested, took great pleasure in shocking them with unorthodox remarks.


“Oh, let me see—” h……

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