It was the late Mr. Gilbert K. Chesterton who was led to observe that the deranged suffer not from a deficit of reason but from a deficit of everything else. On this, as in other matters, sir, I find him an invaluable guide.

Thank you, sir.

Mr. Wooster is notable for his eleemosynary impulse. He may also have felt that some recent service I had occasion to render on his behalf deserved some expression of thanks. In consequence Mr. Wooster has kindly agreed to donate his Rex Kwan-Do ensemble to the deserving poor.

Is fully consistent with a most honorable tradition regarding portraiture:       (more…)

One suggests seeds.

Gentlemen whose tastes incline to the historical can do no better than this excellent review of recent writing on the fall of the Roman Empire.

 he may casually admit to wearing women’s cosmetics.

It would not be amiss for the gentlemen of Masten to indulge in uproarious celebration, though if I may, these distances are best expressed in inches. Thank you, gentlemen.

I should scarcely advise it.

One contemplates with quiet satisfaction the edifying spectacle of the advance of science.

It is regrettable that Mr. Baruch Spinoza was never to turn his hand to scientifiction. (more…)

Mr. Baruch Spinoza did not define monotheism that way, sir. I have always found him to be a reliable guide in these matters, sir. Thank you, sir.

That is indeed a favorite expression of the late Baruch Spinoza, sir, and I am glad it meets with your approval. (more…)