a princely indulgence
25 August 2005. Inspired by a story waiting to be written.
Inside today's Life of the Day [Shaw, Sir Eyre Massey (1828-1908)]:
"Shaw moved easily in London's aristocratic clubland (he belonged to the St James's, Carlton, and Marlborough clubs) and was honoured by royalty, indulging the prince of Wales's taste for attending fires in fireman's uniform."