Oh! help me, heaven," she prayed, "to be decorative and to … - Ronald Firbank

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Oh! help me, heaven," she prayed, "to be decorative and to do right!

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Arthur Annesley Ronald Firbank (17 January 1886 – 21 May 1926) was an English novelist and playwright. His works have long enjoyed a cult success, and were a formative influence on the styles of Evelyn Waugh and Anthony Powell.

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Alternative Names: Arthur Annesley Ronald Firbank • Firbank, Arthur Annesley Ronald, 1886-1926

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There was a pause – just long enough for an angel to pass, flying slowly.

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