“From 30 feet away she looked like a lot of class. From 10 feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from 30 feet away.”
― Raymond Chandler, The High Window
“Despite an age difference of fifty years, both women’s faces had a sculptural, impassive, shiny-skinned, plump-cheeked quality Anne found unnerving.” Vickie Lester, It’s In His Kiss
Excellent image to accompany Ms Lester’s words.
Classic line!