We should all read Auchincloss's The Heiress.
I am Miles Constable.
Harris is Miss Aggie Seward.
Reading the story this way adds a lot to it.
I wonder what other stories could be improved by starring me and Harry?
Not Romeo & Julliet, I hope...
Which would be which if we did Scarlet O'Hara & Rhett Butler together?
That Harry is such a playful pup... And WHAT an imagination he has.

Just can't help it -

I'm mad about the boy.

I know it's foolish, but I'm mad about the boy...

(Serious point: Why is Harry casting me in love stories? Does that mean he...? Well, well, well. What can I say? I'm flattered. Bless him.)

Last edited by Miles Away (2006-10-12 03:28:32)

This is cool & I thank Harris for it.
We are now actually 'talking' - Mr Harris is answering my thread here over on AAAT.
Fair play to the man - he has joined in with the dialogue & you have to respect that.
World Peace is just around the corner folks - It's all about give & take.

Social class is a big thing for Mr. Harris & the idea of 'a way of life' - You have to respect that. His take on the Ivy style comes from that direction.
Just like me he loves that Japanese Press catalogue posted up on AAAT. The guy in the pics even swigs Jack on one page - Way ta go!
I see Mr. Harris's point about it being evocative of a way of life. It's called marketing, son. I like the style too.

What difference is there really between Mr. Harris & Miles Away or Russell Street?
We all love Ivy League clothing. We have our own takes on the style. We are all children of John & Jocobi.

I don't care what the rest of the world says - I've got time for everyone & every take on Ivy. Ivy for everyone, remember?

To my brother Harris I say: You're fine. Relax. Kick back. Ever tasted Jack? You'll like the feeling it gives you, if not the taste.
Your take on Ivy is OK, you know. You ARE entitled to your point of view.
The world you live in is big - there is room for everyone.
But you must make room for others too though...
Ivy League style is an old, old style. Pray God it outlasts us both.
Your 'Trad' invention is amusing to us old hands. We do genuinely find you cute & funny. You have spirit.
Stop your fussing, young man. Don't wory so much about your social position or your position on the MBs. Concentrate on the clothes when you are on a clothing forum. That's the point.
Find a political forum for your other views maybe?

I want you as my nephew. Lets carry on talking?

Miles Away.

Edit: Mr. Harris 'talks' to me on the Japanese J.Press catalogue pics thread. I have a copy of his kind words for anybody who can't find it. Harry's post is purely about me & him & Ivy, nothing controversial. If people want me to I could post it up here. All it does is set forward Harry's POV, which as I'm fond of saying is valid. Just like yours or mine. It's an interesting read for those who are interested. He sees RL style social class markers, I see clothes to be enjoyed.
Stay Hip.

Last edited by Miles Away (2006-10-13 01:16:41)

Lotsa hits for this thread, eh?

Everybody's interested in the Truth about Trad!

*Why-I-Oughta*

M.

This can do no harm - Here is Mr. Harris's reply to this thread. Posted only to give the guy a right to reply over here.
Thanks again to Harry for joining in with this discussion. Ordinarily he steps back from anything sensitive, so it's a mark of the man that he is engaging with this issue. TREAT HIM WITH RESPECT OVER HERE, eh?

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Sorry couldn't get it to work. Anybody able to do a link?

The post is in 'J Press Fall Catalogue (many pics)' over on AAAT. It's No. 27.

Thanks -  Miles.

One day I must have computer lessons...