GeorgeH Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 "Well actually, Miss Tonks, my soul is in torment." By Ronald Searle (British, 1920-2011). https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/searle-ronald-well-actually-miss-tonks-my-soul-is-353-c-8ba4c9990a# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 I've had those moments... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fine Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Am I missing an obvious pun or joke? Who is speaking? The student or someone observing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeH Posted November 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Stephen Fine said: Am I missing an obvious pun or joke? Who is speaking? The student or someone observing? It is implied that her teacher, Miss Tonks, just said, "Play it like your soul is in torment," and the girl replied... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fine Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 I see, thanks. I zoomed in and now I see that the word is is underlined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violadamore Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 For those who aren't familiar with it, St. Trinian's is a rather...ummmm...extraordinary British girls' school. I'd not be surprised if Morticia Frumpp spent some time there, before Gomez Addams swept her off her feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fine Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Delightful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeH Posted November 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 9:06 PM, Violadamore said: For those who aren't familiar with it, St. Trinian's is a rather...ummmm...extraordinary British girls' school. I'd not be surprised if Morticia Frumpp spent some time there, before Gomez Addams swept her off her feet. Thanks for posting those. I was not familiar with St. Trinian's. Hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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