From An Ideal Husband, by Oscar Wilde:

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NANJAC: I read all your English newspapers. I find them so amusing.
GORING: Then, my dear Nanjac, you must certainly read between the lines.
NANJAC: I should like to, but my professor objects.

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And then the eldest son has quarrelled with his father, and it is said that when they meet at the club Lord Brancaster always hides himself behind the money article in The Times. However, I believe that is quite a common occurrence nowadays and that they have to take in extra copies of The Times at all the clubs in St. James’s Street.

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Shall I see you at Lady Bonar’s to-night? She has discovered a wonderful new genius. He does...nothing at all, I believe. That is a great comfort, is it not?

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During the Season, father, I only talk seriously on the first Tuesday in every month, from four to seven.

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Everybody one meets is a paradox nowadays. It is a great bore.
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