Love Potion

And I once observed in a fashionable Parisian restaurant, an elderly roue bring an innocent, skittish young woman completely to heel with raspberries, (squeezed) into her Champagne. - Judith Olney, Entertainments From the chapter, "Dinner for Seduction" It took me weeks to track down the source of that delicious quote for use on Valentine's Day. (It had been erroneously attributed to Colette by a friend who bears an uncanny resemblance to that marvelous French author.

Some sex researchers say they have found that rock music leads to the downfall of many young ladies. The provocative lyrics and pervasive rhythms make some girls forget the warnings their mothers gave them. If this is true, it is another example of the push-button ease to which today's youth have become accustomed. Young men have always sought ways to make young ladies abandon virtue. Past generations have stood beneath balconies reciting poetry. Others penned passionate letters or learned a slinky tango.

"I took my troubles down to Madame Ruth. You know, the gypsy with the gold- capped tooth. She read my palm and she made a magic sign. She said what I needed was . . . Love Potion # 9. " "Love Potion # 9," sung by the Clovers I am an honest person, friendly and generous. I never turn my back on anyone who needs help, but my kindness is not repaid. I have a quick temper, but my anger doesn't last long. I like fun and music and have good luck with women, except for right now. I don't like working for other people.