Quote by Oscar Wilde

Ah! That must be Aunt Augusta. Only relatives, or creditors, ever ring in that Wagnerian manner.

Ah! That must be Aunt Augusta. Only relatives, or creditors,

Summary

In this quote, the speaker's humorous tone suggests that the loud and dramatic ringing of the doorbell can only be associated with two types of people: relatives or creditors. By using the term "Wagnerian," an allusion to the intense music of composer Richard Wagner, the quote implies that Aunt Augusta's way of announcing her presence is excessive and attention-seeking. The quote highlights the speaker's anticipation and their wry observation of the predictable characters associated with such an extravagant doorbell ring.

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