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The Pigeon 219
such elusive things as the soul. Professor Calivay
opines that Timson is a congenital case, to be put
under observation, while Judge Hoxton decides
that he must be sent to prison.
Calway. Is it, do you think, chronic unemployment
with a vagrant tendency? Or would it be nearer the
mark to say: Vagrancy Dipsomaniac? ... By the
look of his face, as far as one can see it, I should say
there was a leaning towards mania. I know the treat
ment.
Hoxton. Hundreds of these fellows before me in my
time. The only thing is a sharp lesson!
Calway. I disagree. I ve seen the man; what he re
quires is steady control, and the Dobbins treatment.
Hoxton. Not a bit of it ! He wants one for his knob !
Bracing him up! It s the only thing!
Calway. You re moving backwards, Sir Thomas.
I ve told you before, convinced reactionaryism, in these
days The merest sense of continuity a simple instinct
for order
Hoxton. The only way to get order, sir, is to bring
the disorderly up with a round turn. You people with
out practical experience
Calway. The question is a much wider one, Sir
Thomas.
Hoxton. No, sir, I repeat, if the country once com
mits itself to your views of reform, it s as good as doomed.
Calway. I seem to have heard that before, Sir
Thomas. And let me say at once that your hitty-missy
cart-load of bricks regime
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