“H’m—could that be what these new-fangled writers call humour?”
The wig was drawn forward to Dominie Pennewip’s eyebrows, which denotes doubt.[[12]]
“I must take that boy in hand one of these days.”
The wig came to anchor on the zenith, by way of expressing its satisfaction at the Dominie’s intention of taking Butcher’s Keesje seriously in hand.
Lucas de Wilde, on Religion.
“Religion’s a good thing indeed,
Of which all people have great need.”
“The fundamental idea is correct and beautiful,” said Pennewip, “but it ought to have been further developed.”
The wig nodded assent.
Truitje Gier, on Mrs Pennewip.