“Madame Chairman, I presume this is to sweep Britain clean of socialism”
Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) British stateswoman and politician
Margaret Thatcher, at a Tory party conference, holding a brush. (date unknown)
Leader of the Opposition
“he said, 'Madam—may I presume?'—and stopped, offering to take my hand. I…could scarce forbear laughing. 'Allow me, Madam,' continuing he, affectedly breaking off every half moment, 'the honour and happiness…the happiness and honor…”
— Frances Burney, book Evelina
Letter XI
Evelina (1778)
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To a temperance reformer.
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Main Street and Other Poems (1917), A Blue Valentine
Context: But, of your courtesy, Monsignore,
Do me this favour:
When you this morning make your way
To the Ivory Throne that bursts into bloom with roses
because of her who sits upon it,
When you come to pay your devoir to Our Lady,
I beg you, say to her:
"Madame, a poor poet, one of your singing servants yet on earth,
Has asked me to say that at this moment he is especially grateful to you
For wearing a blue gown."
