If the reader be not satisfied, that is the reader's fault.

He is one of those tiresome, discontented customers who does not know a good article when he has got it.
I was told the other day of the writer of a musical farce (or is it comedy ?) who was most desirous that his leading character should be a perfect gentleman.

During the dress rehearsal, the actor representing the part had to open his cigarette case and request another perfect gentleman to help himself.

The actor drew forth his case.

It caught the critical eye of the author.
"Good heavens!" he cried, "what do you call that ?" "A cigarette case," answered the actor.
"But, my dear boy," exclaimed the author, "surely it is silver ?" "I know," admitted the actor, "it does perhaps suggest that I am living beyond my means, but the truth is I picked it up cheap." The author turned to the manager.
"This won't do," he explained, "a real gentleman always carries a gold cigarette case.