Blimey, I’d forgotten quite how good it was. Actually, I think I appreciate it even more now than before. I’m only on Chapter 13 of Part One, and, you know what, I’ve done some LOLs!
The Madame turned to Lister. ‘Sorry to keep you waiting, sir. Would you like a pick’n’mix or an off-the-peg?’
‘No, I don’t want a girl…’
‘No, - uh, this is kind of, uh, embarrassing…’
‘I understand.’ She smiled. Before Lister could stop her, the Madame clapped her hands and a flock of android sheep baa-ed their way noisly into the reception area.
‘No, look… listen…’
‘Baa.’
‘Yes, sir?’
‘Baaaaaaaaaa.’
‘You don’t understand…’
One of the sheep turned, winked at him coquettishly, and wiggled off, hips swaying provocatively, towards the marble staircase.
One I thing I didn’t notice before is that Kochanski’s Learn Japanese book is by a certain Dr P. Brewis…