Tonson

Newley Purnell for the Wall Street Journal On this side street, between Langsuan and Tonson roads, vendors sell fried rice, noodles, stir-fried vegetables, watermelon and pomelo by the slice, fresh spring rolls, deep-fried bananas and more.

Eating in Southeast Asia 2011

His attention was immediately claimed by Tonson, who had rushed to his feet.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

“I have read the new lines that you sent to me,” Tonson began, “but before we discuss them, I have some elevated compliments to pass on—from a gentleman who calls you the ‘Little Nightingale.’”

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

At last Tonson himself appeared, holding a book that Alexander had not seen before.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

Alexander said that he would take only a glass of wine, and strained to see the volume that Tonson kept concealed.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

He wondered whether it might be the sort of thing he could work into a new poem—even Tonson would have to admit that readers would be diverted—everybody liked to read about characters whom they recognized.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

“Readers in the present day are not concerned with visions of childhood,” Tonson answered briskly.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

But he set aside his speculations and replied to Tonson lightly, hoping to change the subject.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

He laughed a little at this, and at last Tonson brought forth the book that he had been keeping out of sight.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

Alexander wanted to reach out for it eagerly, but he was stricken with embarrassment for not having told Tonson, realizing now that the pleasantry about Lintot had indeed been meant as a reproof.

The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007