Mr. Norrell (who knew there were such things as jokes in the world or people would not write about them in books, but who had never actually been introduced to a joke or shaken its hand) considered a while before replying ...I just love the way that is put. I have actually met two people who have no sense of humor at all. One makes a joke or quip and they just look at you expressionlessly and then move on with the conversation. It is very disconcerting, just like meeting Mr. Norrell probably was.
Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
Friday, September 1, 2017
Lagniappe: Mr. Norrell knew there were such things as jokes ...
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