The switch had two settings. You could either turn it to AUTO, in which case the awning lowered itself whenever the sun came out, or you could set it to MANUEL [sic], in which case, we assumed, a small, incompetent… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
Our favourite item was the balcony that overlooked the sea because it had an awning that you lowered by pressing an electric switch. The switch had two settings. You could either turn it to AUTO, in which case the awning… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
![“The switch had two settings. You could either turn it to AUTO, in which case the awning lowered itself whenever the sun came out, or you could set it to MANUEL [sic], in which case, we assumed, a small, incompetent Spanish waiter came and did it for you.” quote by Douglas Adams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fd4/douglas-adams-122_balconies_the-switch-had-two-settings-you-could-ei_178746.jpg)
