Ruth muffles the receiver with her hand but I can just make out her saying, “Quiet, Emily. Mommy's on the phone.” There's the slight suctiony sound of her taking her hand off the mouthpiece.

[…] they have gone into the galleries to see the Japanese paintings, lacquered boxes, netsukes, etc.

They could insinuate and steal themselves under the same by their humble carriage and submission.

Lively, fresh-tasting, and light-handed in style, it pairs well with any food that likes a dry white with a bit of fruit to it, from chips 'n' dips, shrimp cocktail, and pates to entree salads and poultry.