Excellent Advice

[rae_beta]

"There are certain fixed rules that one observes for one's own comfort. For instance, never be flippantly rude to any inoffensive grey-bearded stranger that you may meet in pine forests or hotel smoking-rooms on the Continent. It always turns out to be the King of Sweden." -Saki (H. H. Munro)

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[derryderrydown]

I had that as my email signature for about two years. *beams*

I adore Saki beyond all reason.

[rae_beta]

Likewise on both counts. I think "Laura" is still my favorite, though--I giggle every time I see otters.