Nina's Blog - Friday 26th July 2024
Friday 26th July 2024, 10:49
I think Wodehouse is probably the best writer of concluding paragraphs
Here's the end of Thank You Jeeves
'Why not?"
'It is merely a professional feeling, sir.'
I see what you mean. The psychology of the individual? '
Precisely, sir.'
"And you really want to come back with me?"
I should esteem it a great privilege, sir, if you would allow me to do so, sir, unless you are thinking of making other plans.'
It is not easy to find words in these supreme moments, if you know what I mean. What I mean is, you get a moment like this - supreme, as you might say with the clouds all cleared away and - the good old sun buzzing along on all six cylinders - and you feel... well, I mean, dash it!
"Thank you, Jeeves,' I said.
"Not at all, sir.'
I think Wodehouse is probably the best writer of concluding paragraphs
Here's the end of Thank You Jeeves
'Why not?"
'It is merely a professional feeling, sir.'
I see what you mean. The psychology of the individual? '
Precisely, sir.'
"And you really want to come back with me?"
I should esteem it a great privilege, sir, if you would allow me to do so, sir, unless you are thinking of making other plans.'
It is not easy to find words in these supreme moments, if you know what I mean. What I mean is, you get a moment like this - supreme, as you might say with the clouds all cleared away and - the good old sun buzzing along on all six cylinders - and you feel... well, I mean, dash it!
"Thank you, Jeeves,' I said.
"Not at all, sir.'