I knew that if she had not been there I should have wanted to shut myself away in my bedroom and avoid those interminable meals.

Each course of the interminable meal was accented with a specially chosen wine.

Finally, the interminable meal came to an end with the requisite toasts.

The interminable meal and entertainment finally came to a halt and the chief raised his arms for silence.

When the interminable meal had drawn to a relatively calm close, Lady Adella made to rise.

At least they had to agree that she be allowed an interval between that neverending smiling, listening (though she certainly had heard nothing but formal platitudes from the Prince during that interminable meal) to refresh herself-if such a thing were possible-before she need once more appear in full glory at the ball.

The interminable meals in noisy dining rooms with inquisitive strangers.

Still, another five interminable days-fifteen meals- passed before we reached our destination.

God, but he wished the interminable meal would end.

She tried to content herself with the prospect of hearing the Harper sing, as he surely would once the interminable meal was ended.