Bertie Wooster and Jeeves in “Hot Off the Press”

Were there any messages?

Just one, sir. Lady Florence Craye telephoned. She will be calling on you shortly.

[gaping] Lady — F-Florence Craye? Good heavens.... Well, well, well.... Good, well. [leaves kitchen, then comes back in] Ah, Jeeves! Still, uh, still there, are you?

Yes, sir.

Jeeves, there was — there was a book on the little table thing by the sofa.

Was it entitled Strength Through Willpower, by Lady Florence Craye, sir?

That's the one, Jeeves.

I placed it by your bedside, sir. I took the liberty of glancing through the volume and thought it might make an excellent remedy for insomnia. Would you like me to get it, sir?

No, no, no, I'll — I'll get it, Jeeves. Just thought I'd leave it casually lying about, as she gave it to me, you see. Trying to improve my mind, I dare say.

That seems scarcely possible, sir.