Balfour and the Bore at Carlton House Terrace
A British embassy source recalls Arthur J. Balfour leaving Carlton House Terrace when a persistent bore blocked his exit. Balfour quips about omelets at Claridge's as the exchange turns on topics of Ireland and Ulster, illustrating his patience with interruptions.
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Arthur J. Balfour
Washington
Mr. Balfour
Carlton House Terrace
Ireland
Ulster
Claridge’s
Modern Life and Poetry Reflections
A concise exchange notes that modern life lacks depth while some people rely on a single remark for many occasions. The pair ponders whether one remark can truly cover varied situations and whether such advice suffices.
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