[The Simpkins Plot by George A. Birmingham]@TWC D-Link bookThe Simpkins Plot CHAPTER X 2/35
Now that I am getting to know you again I am struck dumb with absolute amazement." The Major was uneasily conscious that his attire was in strong contrast to Meldon's shabby jacket and wrinkled trousers. "I don't suppose," said Meldon, "that there's another man in the whole world who could go on dressing himself up like that Sunday after Sunday in a place like Ballymoy.
However, the habit will turn out beneficial for once.
I expect you'll produce an excellent effect on Miss King." "I was thinking over that plan of yours last night," said the Major, "and--" "I was under the impression that I distinctly told you not to think. There's not the slightest necessity for you to exert yourself in that way; and besides, so far as I know, you invariably think wrong. However, if you really have thought, you'd better get the result off your chest at once." "It occurred to me--" said the Major. "That's not quite the same thing as thinking.
I don't blame you so much, now that I know that the thing, whatever it is, merely occurred to you.
No man can be held responsible for the things that occur to him.
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