“ Billing's features relaxed. "Well, let's 'ope I shall be one of the fortunate ones," he said, simply. "I can put up with a good deal, but when it comes to beer——" "We shall see," said the other, smiling. "We don't want to interfere with anybody's comfort; we want to make them happier, that's all. A little more kindness between man and man; a little more consideration for each other; a little more brightness in dull lives." ”
W. W. Jacobs
Summary
“The Convert”, is a work by W. W. Jacobs. It explores elements such as Billing, the Blue Lion and Elk Street.
Quotes from The Convert (W. W. Jacobs)
“ Billing, nodding sagely. "Turning the other cheek's all right so long as you don't do it always. If you don't let 'em know whether you are going to turn the other cheek or knock their blessed heads off, it's all right. 'Arf the trouble in the world is caused by letting people know too much." ”
“ Mr. Billing shook his head. "Somebody else might want to give me one," he said, resignedly, "and I've 'ad about all I want to-night." His face was still painful next morning, but as he sat at breakfast in the small kitchen he was able to refer to Mr. Ricketts in terms which were an eloquent testimony to Mr. Purnip's teaching. Mrs. Billing, unable to contain herself, wandered off into the front room with a duster. "Are you nearly ready to go?" she inquired, returning after a short interval. "Five minutes," said Mr. Billing, nodding. I'll just light my pipe and then I'm off." ”
