One character in this novel postulates that in the year 2288, the people from his time will only be remembered for theircraftftsmanship of china dogs.
One character in this novel postulates that in the year 2288, the people from his time will only be remembered for theircraftftsmanship of china dogs. Near its end, the main characters begin to cry when the word "two" is sung in a rendition of"Two Lovely Black Eyes." One character in this novel buries his nose in the mud when he fiÂnally decides to attack a steamingkettle he'd been eying aggressively. Another character in this novel recalls alienating twenty people by insisting on taking aright at every opportunity as they followed behind him inside a maze. Its protagonists listen to four different people claimthat they caught a trout in a display-case, but as one of them goes to take a closer look, the Âsh shatters, revealing that it wasmade of plaster-of-paris. The preface to this novel describes its characters as "things of flflesh and blood... especially George,who weighs about twelve stone." Narrated by a man with every ailment besides housemaid's knee, this novel depicts a journeyfrom Kingston to Pangbourne with such companions as Montmorency the fox terrier. For 10 points, name this funny traveloguealong the Thames by Jerome K. Jerome.
One character in this novel postulates that in the year 2288, the people from his time will only be remembered for theircraftftsmanship of china dogs.
Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)