Profanity is the safety-valve of great minds.

Swear loudly, and put your whole mind to it." Claudius strode to the window of their sitting-room and looked out.
"It is extremely awkward, upon my word," he said.
"What is awkward, Professor?
The invitation ?" "Yes--very." "Why, pray?
I should think you would be very much pleased." "Exactly--I should be: but there is a drawback." "Of what nature?
Anything I can do ?" "Not exactly.

I cannot wear one of your coats." "Oh! is that it ?" said Mr.Barker; and a pleasant little thrill of triumph manifested itself, as he pushed out his jaw and exhibited his circular wrinkle.

"Of course--how stupid of me! You are here as a pedestrian, and you have no evening dress.

Well, the sooner we go and see a tailor the better, in that case.