Had that poor Reilly kook really been proud of Levy Pants? He had always said that he was. That was one good sign of his insanity.

My life is a rather grim one. One day I shall perhaps describe it to you in great detail.

... I tried to end our little duel. I called out pacifying words; I entreated; I finally surrendered. Still Clyde came, my pirate costume so great a success that it had apparently convinced him that we were back in the golden days of romantic old New Orleans when gentlemen decided matters of hot dog honor at twenty paces

Had that poor Reilly kook really been proud of Levy Pants? He had always said that he was. That was one good sign of his insanity.

Once a person was asked to step into this brutal century, anything could happen

A firm rule must be imposed upon our nation before it destroys itself. The United States needs some theology and geometry, some taste and decency. I suspect that we are teetering on the edge of the abyss.

Mother went out again tonight, looking like a courtesan.