The cheering sound of "Dinner is upon the table," dissolved his reverie.... Mr. Wilkes placed himself next to Dr. Johnson, and beh...aved to him with so much attention and politeness, that he gained upon him insensibly.... Mr. Wilkes was very assiduous in helping him to some fine veal. "Pray give me leave, Sir:MIt is better here--A little of the brown--Some fat, Sir--A little of the stuffing--Some gravy--Let me have the pleasure of giving you some butter--Allow me to recommend a squeeze of this orange;Mor the lemon, perhaps, may have more zest."LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Of course, the comic figure in all this is the long-suffering Mr. Wilkes. Mr. Wilkes--who can't be mentally faithful to his wife a...nd won't be unfaithful to her technically.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Scarlett O'Hara: What shall we do? Ashley, what's to become of us? Ashley Wilkes: What do you think becomes of people when th...eir civilization breaks up? Those who have brains and courage come through all right. Those who aren't are winnowed out.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Angel: You are a sourpuss, aren't you? Brad: Yeah.... Angel: You want to bite somebody? Brad: Yeah. Angel: Well, pick your spot.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Holly: Oh, Brad, I'd do my act in clown alley or the horse stop for you. I'd do anything if it was just for you. Brad: Pigeon..., look. Out under the sky you know how I feel about you. But under the Big Top one performer's just like another to me.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »