Quote by P.G. Wodehouse

She looked away. Her attitude seemed to suggest that she had finished with him, and would be obliged if somebody would come and sweep him up.

She looked away. Her attitude seemed to suggest that she had

Summary

This quote depicts a character's non-verbal communication, where she averts her gaze and gives off an air of dismissiveness or indifference. It implies that she no longer wishes to engage with the person she's looking at and instead expects someone else to deal with him. This quote illustrates the character's attitude of finality and detachment, showing that she no longer has any interest or patience for the person in question.

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Life Writing Dismissal

By P.G. Wodehouse

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