The lesser of two weevils

[esteven]

Two weevils crept from the crumbs. 'You see those weevils, Stephen?' asked Jack solemnly.
'I do.' 'Which would you choose?' 'There is not a scrap of difference. Arcades ambo. They are the same species of curculio, and there is nothing to choose between them.'
'But suppose you had to choose?'
'Then I should choose the right-hand weevil; it has a perceptible advantage in both length and breadth.'
'There I have you,' cried Jack. 'You are bit -- you are completely dished. Don't you know that in the Navy you must always choose the lesser of two weevils? Oh ha, ha, ha, ha!'

(chapter 2)
Oh ha, ha, ha, ha!
In the movie RC got Jack completely right there!

Comments

[heather_mist]

He did, and it is such a perfect moment and you can't help but grin too!

[esteven]

Here, he is Jack, so completely and thoroughly delighted by his own wit.

*nods*
No matter how often I watch it. *g*

[sharpiefan]

Oh, that scene in the film captured them so perfectly. It's one of my favourite scenes ever! (Yes, despite the distinct lack of Marines! :D)

[heather_mist]

But Major Howard at least is there ('Major Howard,Major Howard, the bottle stands by you sir') and therefore his marine servant is also there too. Okay, they are vastly outnumbered, but they have a very definite presence, and it would not be the same without them. *nods*

[sharpiefan]

This is true. :D

*loves her Marines*

[heather_mist]

We would never have guessed! *g*

[esteven]

Even though I know it is coming, I just have to laugh every time I see that scene. :D

Oh, but they are represented by Howard, are they not?