I am like a violin, on which you can play all sorts
ofmusic, from jazz to Mozart. But it gives you an idea, doesnt it, of what
Imean?
Of course I knowits mostly imagination; but the fun
is in the planning and theexpectation. What difference does that make to my
feelings? I had to make the enemy believe that thehills are bristling with British
cannon. A lost dog feels fit: thats what makeshim stray; but hes the unhappiest
thing alive.
Spoiling the Egyptians, I says; and heres chapter
and verse for it.
Well, yes; but it doesnt matter: theyre afraid of
us.
But I couldnt readthem: they were as dull as
ditchwater. He isin the deepest mourning; and his attitude is one of
hopelessdejection.
Well, God help the woman that marries you: thats
all Ihave to say to you. In all mylife I have known only one man that kept it up til
he died.
The Sergeant, interested and overawed, sits down
quietly and makesSweetie sit beside him as before. Wevespent nearly six thousand
pounds in two months looking for it.
I am like a violin, on which you can play all sorts
ofmusic, from jazz to Mozart. And I say it must have been almost worthit. He went
and reported me, the swine; and I lost seven days remissionfor it. You cant kissand
talk about religion at the same time. It was the duty of the intelligence orderly,
sir. We are walking factories of badmanure: thats what we are. And I say it must
have been almost worthit. Pops: did you really try to set her drinking? Countess: I
paint pictures to make me feel sane.
Well, God help the woman that marries you: thats
all Ihave to say to you. That shews that she has those two little speechesoff by
heart. Icould not help admiring such amazing mobility of the affections. And I say
it must have been almost worthit.
If youregoodnatured, you just get put upon. Take
this tip from me: one man at a time.
Oh, let me go: I have had enough of
this.
We always forget to consultit when there is
anything serious in hand. I put the problems they raise for me to every woman I
meet.
Youre finding out your mistake: thats all. You get
the best out of men by havingthem always new.