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Humour Quote by Margaret Widdemer

“And remember, Wallis, there's something the matter with Mr. Allan's shutters. They won't always close the sunshine out as they should." Wallis almost winked, if an elderly, mutton-chopped servitor can be imagined as winking. "No, ma'am," he promised. Something wrong with 'em. I'll remember, ma'am.” quote by Margaret Widdemer
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““And remember, Wallis, there's something the matter with Mr. Allan's shutters. They won't always close the sunshine out as they should." Wallis almost winked, if an elderly, mutton-chopped servitor can be imagined as winking. "No, ma'am," he promised. Something wrong with 'em. I'll remember, ma'am.””

Margaret Widdemer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Great White Way by Margaret Widdemer, 1915

A character hints at a problem with shutters that fail to block sunlight, suggesting an underlying issue that needs attention.

In simple terms: Shutters aren’t fully blocking sunlight, indicating a problem.

Key Takeaway

Address the malfunction promptly.

Themes

maintenance attention detail

Mood

concerned practical

Type

observational practical

When to use this quote

  • home repair
  • building upkeep
  • daily chores
  • facility management

Key Concepts

Problem solving observation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps will you take to fix the shutter?
  • How does noticing small faults prevent larger problems?
A Different Perspective

If ignored, the issue may worsen or cause discomfort.

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