Waugh's novel remains a delight, even after more than three generations. --CGE
On Mar 28, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Michael Smith <mjs at smithbowen.net> wrote:
> ...
> 'I understand that you left your University
> rather suddenly. Now -- why was that?'
>
> 'I was sent down, sir, for indecent behaviour.'
>
> 'Indeed, indeed? Well, I shall not ask for details.
> I have been in the scholastic profession long enough
> to know that nobody enters it unless he has some
> very good reason which he is anxious to conceal.'
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