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

[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.