Mr Mulliner Speaking
“We are all men of spirit: and when men of spirit, with opinions of their own, get together, disputes are bound to arise. Frequently, therefore, even in this peaceful haven, you will hear voices raised, tables banged, and tenor Permit-me-to-inform-you-sir's competing with baritone And-jolly-well-permit-me-to-inform-you's. I have known fists to be shaken and on one occasion the word 'fathead' to be used. Fortunately, Mr Mulliner is always there, ready with the soothing magic of his personality t...o calm the storm before things have gone too far. To-night, as I entered the room, I found him in the act of intervening between a flushed Lemon Squash and a scowling Tankard of Ale who had fallen foul of one another in the corner by the window. 'Gentlemen, gentlemen,' he was saying in his suave, ambassadorial way, 'what is all the trouble about?' The Tankard of Ale pointed the stem of his pipe accusingly at his adversary. One could see that he was deeply stirred. 'He's talking Rot about smoking.' 'I am talking sense.' 'I didn't hear any.' 'I said that smoking was dangerous to the health.MoreLess
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