Letter #7, Post #5

Thursday 15 March 2012
To Cassandra, from Rowling, "I am very glad that the idea of returning with Frank occurred to me, for as to Henry's coming into Kent again, the time of its taking place is so very uncertain, that I should be waiting for Deadmen's Shoes." - Jane Austen, Sunday 18 September 1796

"Waiting for deadmen's shoes " comes from an old proverb,"It's ill waiting for dead man's shoes", referring to being in a situation where you cannot advance or be promoted by your own efforts. You have to wait until someone dies and leaves you their place.

Off the subject, but I enjoyed this, maybe you will too.

Have a great day!
Terrie