with thanks to the Chambers Dictionary (1994 edition),
members of the ispit mailing list,
and lots of use of www.Google.com
Note: citations are in the order of appearance. If you want to
search for a particular word or phrase, hit control-f and type the item
you are searching for. Please note that this page is still a work
in progress. All page numbers are cited from the Penguin paperback
edition, 1970.
p. 7 - St Tizzy's = the school that Sarah went to. It probably was really called St. Theresa's, though I like to think it might have been named after St Tysilio, a 7th century Breton saint.
p. 9 - The Tatler = Tatler Magazine is, says it advertisement,
"Britain's most sophisticated social magazine. A vibrant
mix of fashion, beauty and sensational features giving insights into
the lives of the world's leading and most glamorous celebrities. Presents
the social comment of the day with wit, style and irreverence."
p. 9 - Ibiza = an island in the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain, south of Mallorca. There are pictures of it here.
p. 9 - West Kensington = a district of London
p. 9 - Lincoln Center = Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in central Manhattan, New York City. Lincoln Center is a complex of many buildings, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York State Theater, Juilliard School , Vivian Beaumont Theater, Library-Museum of the Performing Arts.
p. 9 - bullshots = a drink made of vodka and bouillon
p. 9 - Leonard Bernstein = American composer, conductor, and pianist, (1918-90). He was a soloist and conductor with many orchestras in the United States and abroad. He first conducted the New York Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra in 1943, and from 1958 to 1970 was its musical director.
p. 10 - principal bat = position in cricket
p. 10 - head prefect = a student monitor in a private (American) or public (British) school
p. 11 - culottes = breeches, from diminutive of cul backside; a divided skirt; also : a garment having a divided skirt
p. 12- tarmacadam = a pavement constructed by spraying or pouring a tar binder over layers of crushed stone and then rolling
p. 12 - Café Royal - a restuarant in Regent St., London
p. 12 - jaw = to talk especially abusively, indignantly, or long-windedly; to talk to in a scolding or boring manner
p. 12 - the Dorchester = A London Hotel which is, says the ad for it, "one of the top hotels in the world, achieved legendary status almost from the day it opened in April 1931 for its exceptional facilities, exemplary standards of service and excellent dining experiences. You can see its web page here.
p. 13 - nut rissoles = a vegetarian recipe, which you can find here.
p. 13 - Vat 69 = a disco in Holland
p. 13 - Purcell = Henry Purcell, English composer (1659-1695 )
p. 13 - Strindberg = [Johan] August Strindberg, Swedish dramatist (1849-`\1912)
p. 14 - Billy Baldwin = American interior designer who said his clients "all wanted the same kind of different thing."
p. 14 - Daimler = Gottleib Daimler (1834-1900), German engineer, inventor, and pioneer automobile manufacturer founded in 1890 the Daimler Motor Company at Cannstatt, Germany.
p. 14 - alpaca = the wool of a domesticated mammal (Lama pacos)
Peru or a thin cloth made of or containing this wool or
a rayon or cotton imitation of this cloth
p. 14 - Trinidad = Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in the West Indies. The capital is Port of Spain.
p. 15 - Seville = city in Spain, capital of Seville prov.
and leading city of Andalusia, SW Spain, on the Guadalquivir
River. Seville is a major port as well as an important industrial,
cultural, and tourist center. It has a university (founded 1502).
p. 15 - Gib = Gibraltar = British crown colony, 2.5 sq mi on a narrow, rocky peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea from SW Spain. Most of the peninsula is occupied by the Rock of Gibraltar , which guards the northeastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar, linking the Mediterranean with the Atlantic. The town of Gibraltar lies at the northwest end of the Rock of Gibraltar.
p. 15 - Malaga = Málaga = city, capital of Málaga prov., S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Guadalmedina River and the Costa del Sol. Picturesquely situated on the Bay of Málaga, it is one of the best Spanish Mediterranean ports.
p. 15 - Florence = a city in Tuscany, Italy, the jewel of the
Italian Renaissance, now a commercial, industrial, and
tourist center and a rail junction. The Univ. of Florence is
an international cultural center.
p. 15 - Nassau = capital city of the Bahamas. A port on New Providence island, it has a large and beautiful harbor and is the commercial and social center of the islands. Its warm, healthful climate and colorful atmosphere have made it a popular resort.
p. 15 - Hampshire = county in S central England. Winchester is the county town.
p. 15 brick = a good-hearted person
p. 15 - Harrow = a public school for boys, founded in 1571
p. 15 - Duke of Edinburgh (used as an adjective) = a reference to the spirit of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award This is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of leisure activities for those aged 11-25, designed to offer a personal and individual challenge. The Award is split into four sections, with a fifth for gold. These are: service, skills, expeditions, physical recreation, and Residential Project.
p. 16 - nous = common sense, alertness
With my thanks to So-Called Judith for supplying this information.
INDEX:
In order of appearance
Hon. Sarah Cassells, our narrator
Hon. Eric Cassells, later Lord Forsey of Pinner,
5th Baron Forsey
Sarah's Horoscopes - compiled by Judith Grubner
Judith says: Just for fun, I have been taking notes on Sarah's
horoscopes. You have to keep in mind that Austin is a Virgo,
Gilmore is a Scorpio and Sarah and Clem are Capricorns.
Ch. 2
Sarah reads the London paper before flying to Ibiza: Lord Luck:
"a good day for sport, but I must control my impulses
toward evening." Celeste: "Mars was moving through Scorpio
and should give me the energy and determination to carry out my plans."
She picks up a magazine on the plane and reads her horoscope, but we aren't
told what it said.
Ch. 4
The 3-day-old English newspaper in the hall of the Lloyd's house: "it promised Scorpio a good day and Virgo a slight disappointment. Capricorn, said the paper, should treat foreign interests and matters of law with extreme caution, for they are not in control, and there may be conflict, perhaps a disaster."
Later Sarah reads another newspaper after visiting JJ on Dolly: Lord Luck: "sort of noncommittal about Virgo and Scorpio, but said that Capricornians would find that a discussion this evening had restored all their confidence."
Ch. 5
"Capricorn was going to have a hell of a time."
Ch. 12
Lord Luck: "Lucky day for all money transactions, it had said. But you will need to take family matters a little more seriously."
Sarah's Cooking - compiled by Judith Grubner
When I started out to take notes on Sarah's cooking, I thought that
I
would come up with a lot more dishes than turned out to be the case.
Ch. 1
Conference lunch for 16 dental surgeons.
150 brandy snaps for a wedding in Hampshire.
Ch. 4
Lunch party for 9 (Russian trade embassy)
Baked fish stuffed with shrimps with just a flavor of onion and
mushroom and a little minced celery.
American salad
Orange cream with curacao
Stuffed artichokes and croque monsieur for starters
Dinner
Lobster in aspic
Grilled grapefruit with sherry
Ch. 5
6-course meal for Austin
Veal stuffed with olives
Bacon
Avocados in lettuce
Ch. 8
Lunch
Iced melon balls
Petit fours
A bandaged Austin gets egg souffle in brandy with white wine
Ch. 10
Dinner
Curried chicken
Derek gets Eggs Mornay
Ch. 12
Dinner
Thick lentil soup
Bacon and eggs
S-C Judith
Very hungry in Chicago
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