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A ripe suggestion," I said. "Where are you meeting her? At…

“A ripe suggestion," I said. "Where are you meeting her? At the Ritz?" "Near the Ritz." He was geographically accurate. About fifty yards east of the Ritz there is one of those blighted tea-and-bun shops you see dotted about all over London and into this, if you'll believe me, young Bingo dived…” quote by P.G. Wodehouse
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““A ripe suggestion," I said. "Where are you meeting her? At the Ritz?" "Near the Ritz." He was geographically accurate. About fifty yards east of the Ritz there is one of those blighted tea-and-bun shops you see dotted about all over London and into this, if you'll believe me, young Bingo dived like a homing rabbit; and before I had time to say a word we were wedged in at a table, on the brink of a silent pool of coffee left there by an early luncher.””

P.G. Wodehouse

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A humorous scene where a casual suggestion leads to an unexpected, detailed meeting location, highlighting the absurdity of social plans.

In simple terms: A funny meeting turns into a detailed, unexpected encounter.

Key Takeaway

Embrace spontaneity, but stay aware of details.

Themes

humor social interaction absurdity

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

anecdotal comic

When to use this quote

  • coffee shop meeting
  • unexpected rendezvous
  • planning mishaps

Key Concepts

British comedy social etiquette unexpected detail

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do small details change a simple plan?
  • When does spontaneity become chaos?
A Different Perspective

The joke relies on the reader knowing the character’s quirky style.

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