Saki, 1870-1916 / 2008-06-30 00:00:00

I think it would be just as well to have a real change of
scene while we are about it."
"The journey to Vienna would be very expensive," said Lena.
"You are not often concerned about economy," said Strudwarden, "and in
any case the trip of Vienna won't cost a bit more than the rather
meaningless luncheon parties we usually give to quite meaningless
acquaintances at Brighton. To escape from all that set would be a
holiday in itself."
Strudwarden spoke feelingly; Lena Strudwarden maintained an equally
feeling silence on that particular subject. The set that she gathered
round her at Brighton and other South Coast resorts was composed of
individuals who might be dull and meaningless in themselves, but who
understood the art of flattering Mrs. Strudwarden. She had no intention
of foregoing their society and their homage and flinging herself among
unappreciative strangers in a foreign capital.
"You must go to Vienna alone if you are bent on going," she said; "I
couldn't leave Louis behind, and a dog is always a fearful nuisance in a
foreign hotel, besides all the fuss and separation of the quarantine
restrictions when one comes back. Louis would die if he was parted from
me for even a week.
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