Case #51: Video

[19centconstable]

[George sits at the small table in his room, and holds a pile of papers in his hands, like a newscaster.]

I seem to have spent the recent weekend writing jokes for a vaudeville act. I can't say that I understand them now that I have come back to myself.

Is anyone aware: what is the "deal" with air-plane food?

Comments

[most_feared]

In my time if you put someone on a horse they either think it's the most exciting thing in the world or they're scared out of their wits. It just depends on what era you're in.

But here's to hoping you get to do it sometime.

[19centconstable]

I agree with them. Horses can be quite unpredictable. And they seem much larger once you're on top of them.

[most_feared]

I've ridden a few. Worse when they can backtalk you. [Not elaborating.]

Is everything still goin' alright for you, Slick?

[19centconstable]

Yes, we had a Shetland pony when I was a lad. It was forever getting into things. And then, of course, when one wanted it to move it rarely did.

Quite well, yes. ...Slick?

[most_feared]

It's just a nickname. Now that the little [turd] guy that had that name isn't here I feel alright in using it again.

When I was younger people [his Dad and friends] called me 'Slim'.

[19centconstable]

Ah. My Inspector calls me...a number of things. His use of language is quite creative.

I've been called lanky. Although I believe I've grown out of that. You do seem well conditioned though, sir.

[most_feared]

Couple of people have said the same of me.

Thanks. [You give strange compliments, George. But that's okay, he likes you.] I used to be more of a beanpole.

[19centconstable]

Inspector Brackenreid has a bit more of a temper.

A lot of lads seem to grow that way. Even the ones from well-off families who've never gone hungry in their lives.