AUTHORESS' SINGULAR WAYS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 234, 2 October 1937, Page 13

AUTHORESS' SINGULAR WAYS.

George Sand, the great French authoress, had a peculiar way of living. She retired only at dawn, after having spent the night in writing. After several hours' sleep she partook of her breakfast, which consisted of a bowl of whipped cream and coffee. She then occupied herself with her birds and plants. Eating very little in the middle of the day, she reserved her appetite for a late dinner, which was her only substantial meal. As soon as dinner was announced, never waiting for belated guests, ehe took her place at the table. When any of the family or guest<? arrived after the courses they were obliged to do without them, for' the dishes were never allowed to reappear on the table. On such occasions George Sand proceeded with her dinner, unconcerned, and did not seem to mind if her tardy guests had only fruit with which to satisfy their hunger. After dinner she had some pages of a book read to her, and then took part in a game of cards. That was her only recreation. Early in the evening she retired to her room with a pot of black coffee, and there settled to write until dawn.