Brevity is the soul of wit; and the fear of simplicity is the beginning of litigation." "And now," I said, "I propose that we go and feed.

I will invite you to lunch to celebrate our contract." "My learned junior is premature," he replied.

"I had already arranged a little festivity--or rather had modified one that was already arranged.
You remember Mr.Marchmont, the solicitor ?" "Yes." "He called this morning to ask me to lunch with him and a new client at the 'Cheshire Cheese.' I accepted and notified him that I should bring you." "Why the 'Cheshire Cheese' ?" I asked.
"Why not?
Marchmont's reasons for the selection were, first, that his client has never seen an old-fashioned London tavern, and second, that this is Wednesday and he, Marchmont, has a gluttonous affection for a really fine beef-steak pudding.

You don't object, I hope ?" "Oh, not at all.

In fact, now that you mention it, my own sensations incline me to sympathize with Marchmont.