wanting in penetration

[esteven]

I made a circuitous attempt at enlightening him a little, but he looked very knowing and said, "Don't tell me about rears and vices; I have been in the Navy all my life."'
'Then surely he must be wanting a little in penetration?'
'James, I trust there was no mens rea in that remark?'

(chapter five)

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Comments

[heather_mist]

Oh! I was going to post this today as well, I do love it, it's so very upfront and cheeky! And don't you just love the way Dillon does not actually answer?

I made a remarkable discovery when I was reading last night: the whole 'Rears and Vices' thing is not a POB original - it's Jane Austen! And, even better, she puts the words in the mouth of a woman!!! (Sorry if you all know this already....)

"My home at my uncle's brought me acquainted with a circle of admirals. Of Rears and Vices I saw enough. Now do not be suspecting me of a pun, I entreat."

Miss Crawford to Edmund Bertram, Mansfield Park

[sid]

*snickers* If Jack is wanting in penetration, Stephen will help him out, I am certain.