Under The Net - Iris Murdoch [129]
I said. 'Why is it then?' said Mrs Tinck. 'Well,' I said, 'it's just a matter of...' I stopped. I had no idea what it was a matter of. I laughed and Mrs Tinckham laughed. 'I don't know why it is,' I said. 'It's just one of the wonders of the world.'