Louis Aston Knight paintings

Louis Aston Knight paintings
Leon Bazile Perrault paintings
Leon-Augustin L'hermitte paintings
Heavens, I don’t know,” said Barbara.
“Good evening,” said Basil.
“Oh, good evening. Where do you keep the whisky?”
“It is a fancy dress party?” Basil asked.
“Not particularly,” said the young man.
“What have you got there?”
“Champagne of some kind. I didn’t notice the label.”
“He’s got the Cliquot rosé,” said Basil.
“How clever of him,” said Barbara.
“It will probably do,” said the young man. “Though most people prefer whisky.”
Basil attempted to speak but found no words.
Barbara quoted:
“‘His Aunt Jobiska made him drink
Lavender water tinged with pink,
For the world in general knows
There’s nothing so good for a Pobble’s toes.’

“Come along, Charles, I think we’ve got all we’re going to get here. I sense a grudging hospitality.”
She skipped downstairs, waved from the hall and was out of the front