John Galsworthy

Name: The Man of Property — Chapter 8. Plans of the House
Author: John Galsworthy

The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

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“The Man of Property — Chapter 8. Plans of the House”, published in 1922, is a work by John Galsworthy. It explores elements such as Bosinney, Soames and Forsyte.

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John Galsworthy, The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

“ It was so purely a matter which Bosinney could remedy if he liked; there must be a dozen ways in which he could cheapen the production of a house without spoiling the effect.
He awaited, therefore, his opportunity till Irene was handing the architect his first cup of tea. A chink of sunshine through the lace of the blinds warmed her cheek, shone in the gold of her hair, and in her soft eyes. Possibly the same gleam deepened Bosinney's colour, gave the rather startled look to his face.
Soames hated sunshine, and he at once got up, to draw the blind. ”

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John Galsworthy, The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

“ Aunt Juley rose to the full height of her tall figure.
"He never talks about what doesn't concern him," she said.
June was instantly compunctious; she ran to her aunt and kissed her.
"I'm very sorry, auntie; but I wish they'd let Irene alone."
Aunt Juley, unable to think of anything further on the subject that would be suitable, was silent; she prepared for departure, hooking her black silk cape across her chest, and, taking up her green reticule:
"And how is your dear grandfather?" she asked in the hall, "I expect he's very lonely now that all your time is taken up with Mr. Bosinney." ”

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John Galsworthy, The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

“ It appears to be peculiar any way; it never occurs to us to embody the main principle of life in our buildings; we load our houses with decoration, gimcracks, corners, anything to distract the eye. On the contrary the eye should rest; get your effects with a few strong lines. The whole thing is regularity there's no self-respect without it."
Soames, the unconscious ironist, fixed his gaze on Bosinney's tie, which was far from being in the perpendicular; he was unshaven too, and his dress not remarkable for order. Architecture appeared to have exhausted his regularity. ”

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John Galsworthy, The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

“ Thereon Bosinney rose and hid himself, according to previous arrangement, in the little study, to wait for her departure.
"My dear," said Aunt Juley, "how thin he is! I've often noticed it with engaged people; but you mustn't let it get worse. There's Barlow's extract of veal; it did your Uncle Swithin a lot of good."
June, her little figure erect before the hearth, her small face quivering grimly, for she regarded her aunt's untimely visit in the light of a personal injury, replied with scorn:
"It's because he's busy; people who can do anything worth doing are never fat!" ”

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John Galsworthy, The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

“ By all means try Littlemaster, you'll find him a capital fellow, I've known him all my life!"
Soames was alarmed. He had really been struck by the plans, and the concealment of his satisfaction had been merely instinctive. It was difficult for him to pay a compliment. He despised people who were lavish with their praises.
He found himself now in the embarrassing position of one who must pay a compliment or run the risk of losing a good thing. Bosinney was just the fellow who might tear up the plans and refuse to act for him; a kind of grown-up child! ”

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John Galsworthy, The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

“ Without a habitat a Forsyte is inconceivable—he would be like a novel without a plot, which is well-known to be an anomaly.
To Forsyte eyes Bosinney appeared to have no habitat, he seemed one of those rare and unfortunate men who go through life surrounded by circumstance, property, acquaintances, and wives that do not belong to them. ”

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John Galsworthy, The Man of Property — Chapter 8… (1922)

“ You can swing a cat here. This is for your pictures, divided from this court by curtains; draw them back and you'll have a space of fifty-one by twenty-three six. This double-faced stove in the centre, here, looks one way towards the court, one way towards the picture room ”

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