All the Erudition in the World

[feroxargentea]

With Stephen it was entirely different. Jack loved him, and had not the least objection to granting him all the erudition in the world, while remaining inwardly convinced that in all practical matters other than physic and surgery Stephen should never be allowed out alone.

The Mauritius Command, chapter 2.

(posting this here so I can find it again!)

Comments

[esteven]

It is the quote of the world!

Is it not also character: Jack and character: Stephen for tags?

[feroxargentea]

Oh, tag away, by all means!

[esteven]

I would not dare. This is your post. :)

[feroxargentea]

Okay, okay... :-P

[esteven]

*beams at you*
I am sure you would not have a sixty-year old working extra?
*sniggers and isn't even 13*

[heather_mist]

No - but she would think nothing of asking someone who is only 59 years, 364 days and a number of hours old!
;D

[esteven]

Though. This biddy is sixty now!
*Snorts*

[heather_mist]

You can't help but feel Jack has a point at times...
*Thinks of Mahon, Bombay and Calcutta*

[feroxargentea]

I guess we (and Jack) hear much more about the times the spyhattery goes WRONG.