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Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit

I was about to observe that I can only asseverate⁠—”

“Only what?”

“I can only say that, as you have invited my opinion⁠—”

“But I didn’t.”

“I was under the impression that you desired to canvass my views on the matter, sir.”

“Oh? Well, let’s have them, anyway.”

“Very good, sir. Then, briefly, if I may say so, sir, though Miss Wickham is a charming young lady⁠—”

“There, Jeeves, you spoke an imperial quart. What eyes!”

“Yes, sir.”

“What hair!”

“Very true, sir.”

“And what espièglerie , if that’s the word I want.”

“The exact word, sir.”

“All right, then. Carry on.”

“I grant Miss Wickham the possession of all these desirable qualities, sir. Nevertheless, considered as a matrimonial prospect

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