... his appearance not in strength, but in absolute weakness. Who’s more helpless than a baby? At a reception honoring musician Sir Robert Mayer on his 100th birthday, elderly British socialite Lady Diana Cooper fell into conversation with a friendly woman who seemed to know her well. Lady Diana’s failing eyesight prevented her from recognizing her fellow guest until she peered more closely at the woman’s magnificent diamonds and realized she was talking to Queen Elizabeth! Overcome with embarrassment ...
2. The Birthday Boy
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... from thinking about yourself one way or the other at all." William Temple, "Christ in His Church" At a reception honoring musician Sir Robert Mayer on his 100th birthday, elderly British socialite Lady Diana Cooper fell into conversation with a friendly woman who seemed to know her well. Lady Diana's failing eyesight prevented her from recognizing her fellow guest, until she peered more closely at the magnificent diamonds and realized she was talking to Queen Elizabeth! Overcome with embarrassment, Lady ...
