Saki Quotes
What Do You Think Of Human Intelligence?" Asked Mavis Pellington Lamely.
"Of Whose Intelligence In Particular?" Asked Tobermory Coldly.
"Oh, Well, Mine For Instance," Said Mavis With A Feeble Laugh.
"You Put Me In An Embarrassing Position," Said Tobermory, Whose Tone And Attitude Certainly Did Not Suggest A Shred Of Embarrassment. "When Your Inclusion In This House-party Was Suggested Sir Wilfrid Protested That You Were The Most Brainless Woman Of His Acquaintance, And That There Was A Wide Distinction Between Hospitality And The Care Of The Feeble-minded. Lady Blemley Replied That Your Lack Of Brain-power Was The Precise Quality Which Had Earned You Your Invitation, As You Were The Only Person She Could Think Of Who Might Be Idiotic Enough To Buy Their Old Car. You Know, The One They Call 'The Envy Of Sisyphus,' Because It Goes Quite Nicely Up-hill If You Push It.
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