Quote by Robert Smith Surtees, Mr. Facey

'Humph!' grunted Mr. Romford, seeing his worst fears about to be realized. He had dreamt that he had timbled over a poodle in the drawing-room, and squirted a bottle of porter right into a lady's face. 'Who's goin' besides ourselves?' asked Romford, wishing to know the worst at once. 'Better be killed than frightened to death,' thought he.

'Humph!' grunted Mr. Romford, seeing his worst fears about t

Summary

In this quote, Mr. Romford expresses his skepticism and apprehension about a situation that seems to confirm his nightmares turning into reality. He is disappointed and frustrated by the prospect of his fears coming true and is keen to know who else will be involved. Mr. Romford's inner thoughts reflect his preference for facing extreme danger rather than living in constant fear, indicating his desire to confront challenges head-on. Overall, this quote highlights Mr. Romford's exasperation and determination to face any potential obstacles, aligning with the idea that it is better to face one's fears than to be plagued by them.

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By Robert Smith Surtees, Mr. Facey

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