By William Somerset maugham.
"The Best Policy"
Elliott Flower
In the best Somerset maugham tradition I would dress for dinner, decline to be patronizing, avoid the potential slur if crisp linen did not appear regularly on my bed or table.
"Eyeshine"
Paul Cameron Brown
Let there be passion in marriage by all means-so far I entirely agree with Mr maugham-but let it be merely the outer covering of love-a garment of flame the embrace of which is ecstasy indeed, but which, when it has burnt itself away, still leaves love a solid form of joy and beauty, erect beneath its ashes.
"Modern marriage and how to bear it"
Maud Churton Braby