I only talk to you of these high themes,

Nor stoop to join the sycophantic choir,

Seeing (I trust) my wicked batman, Jeames,

Has meanwhile pinched enough to light my fire.

A.P.H.


Lady (looking out of train on to darkened platform). "PORTER, IS THIS EDGWARE ROAD? I CAN'T SEE A THING."

Porter (with Irish blood in her). "NOT YET, M'M. EDGWARE ROAD'S THE STATION BEFORE YOU GETS TO BAKER STHEET."