I'm sorry, I can't resist.

Chris Davies wrote:

        "Your Majesty."

        "Oscar."

        There was then a long silence.

        "Your Majesty ... once, some years gone, when you proposed to
cancel your morning audience, I advised you against it ... and despite the
fact that all those around you saw nothing wrong with doing so, you heeded
my advice."

        "I remember, Oscar.  You have always been a good, wise, and loyal
friend to me."

        "Thank you, your Majesty." 

	"I've even forgiven you for what you did to Minako's cat."

	"That was a long time ago, your Majesty."

	"It was really gross, Oscar."

	"I'm sorry, your Majesty."

-- David