Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?
Darryl wasn't in good shape -- he was white-faced and panting.
Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something.
The crowd gives the leader new strength.
Vanessa didn't like it, but I figured a cop wasn't going to stop for a kid waving his hat in the street, not that day. They just might stop if they saw Darryl bleeding there, though. I argued briefly with her and Darryl settled it by lurching to his feet and dragging himself down toward Market Street.
So quick and so fiercely I barely had time to gasp before it was locked on me.
I sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER.