The Pets of Famous Authors:

THE DOG OF OSCAR WILDE AND THE FROG OF MARK TWAIN





THE DOG OF OSCAR WILDE AND THE FROG OF MARK TWAIN

THE DOG OF OSCAR WILDE AND THE FROG OF MARK TWAIN
FAMOUS PETS

ON: AVOIDING PEOPLE

OSCAE WILDE OBSERVES
Some people are too obtuse to leave after a witty and subtle insult.  These are those people who do not use the word "obtuse."


MARK TWAIN REMARKS
To be rid of a person loan him money and pretend that you expect repayment.  This is particularly useful with relatives.