Quote by Fanny Kemble

Yesterday morning I amused myself with an exercise of a talent I once possessed, but have so neglected that my performance might almost be called an experiment. I cut out a dress for one of the women.

Yesterday morning I amused myself with an exercise of a tale

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on a past talent they had but failed to develop over time. They express amusement as they engage in the activity of cutting out a dress for a woman, acknowledging their lack of practice by referring to it as an experiment. The quote hints at the speaker's desire to reconnect with their neglected talent and regain the skill they once possessed.

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