If I May

If I May is a collection of essays and observations by A. A. Milne, the beloved author of the Winnie-the-Pooh books. Originally published in 1920, this book offers Milne's witty and insightful commentary on a range of topics, from politics and society to literature and the arts. Milne's writing is characterized by his unique blend of humor and intelligence, making this book both entertaining and thought-provoking. With its timeless insights and delightful prose, If I May is a must-read for fans of Milne's work and anyone who appreciates clever and engaging writing.My partciular memory is of a quail-pie. Quails may be all right for Moses in the desert, but, if they are served in the form of pie at dinner, they should be distributed at a side-table, not handed round from guest to guest. The Countess having shuddered at it and resumed her biscuit, it was left to me to make the opening excavation. The difficulty was to know where each quail began and ended; the job really wanted a professional quail-finder, who might have indicated the point on the surface of the crust at which it would be most hopeful to dig for quails.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.