The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome K. Jerome is a whimsical collection of portrayals of the awkwardness of everyday life. Excerpt: "Now, which would you advise, dear? You see, with the red I shan't be able to wear my magenta hat." "Well then, why not have the grey?" "Yes—yes, I think the grey will be more useful." "It's a good material." "Yes, and it's a pretty grey. You know what I mean, dear; not a common grey. Of course, grey is always an uninteresting color." "It's quiet." "And then again, what I feel about the red is that it is so warm-looking. Red makes you feel warm even when you're not warm. You know what I mean, dear!" "Well then, why not have the red? It suits you—red." "No; do you think so?"
