The sad truth is that people really did believe you can shake an addiction if only you try hard enough. Sort of like there being a "cure" for homosexuality ... (or homosexuality just being a social attitude).
Sounds like you're still -- mostly -- enjoying this one, though?
I know. And that is exactly what I meant by there not being anything funny about the notion. But, to me it's written so quaintly that it actually is hilarious reading this now.
I have to say, the atmosphere in this book is brilliant. It's got gas lighting - both actual and psychological - and I like Miss Silver's attitude to life and knitting.
Sounds like you're still -- mostly -- enjoying this one, though?
I have to say, the atmosphere in this book is brilliant. It's got gas lighting - both actual and psychological - and I like Miss Silver's attitude to life and knitting.