Barry Pain

Barry Pain

The Rout (1907)

Summary

Portrait of Barry Pain Barry Pain,  The Rout (1907)

“ I say that your gross unwieldiness may be your misfortune, though it is more like to be the result of self-indulgence and excess. In any case, a person with that bulk should always be ready to apologise for it. It makes him a very great nuisance in a crowded carriage, even if he does his best not to inconvenience other people. You don't know how to get into a carriage and where to put your great feet. When you see two ladies are talking together, you have no business to sit between them——"
"Once more," said the bull-man, "will you shut your head?
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Portrait of Barry Pain Barry Pain,  The Rout (1907)

“ These seats are arranged to hold five——"
"Yes, but that means five human beings."
"And it's none of your business, anyhow. If there are any complaints to be made, let the people make 'em who think they're injured. I'm doing no harm to you."
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