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The laws were very comical; to bet was voted lax,
But your betting was the only thing that nobody could tax.

— A. P. Herbert

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The critical period in matrimony is breakfast-time.

Uncommon Law (1935)

For I must write to The Times tonight, and save the world from sin.

How proud upon your quarterdeck you stand,
Conductor, Captain of the mighty bus!
Like some Columbus you survey the Strand,
A calm newcomer in a sea of fuss.

Justice should be cheap but judges expensive.

Uncommon Law (1935)

The portions of a woman which appeal to man's depravity
Are constructed with considerable care.

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