Reminded of some of his past opinions about the coalition, he smiled and said what amounted to: That was then; this is now.

Ay, ay, a franksome lad — a ne'er-do-well; …

Tanned, fit, and ridiculously handsome. A Ken doll, dressed in ironed khakis and his usual affectation: a brown felt Indiana Jones fedora.

Drive at a reduced speed when visibility and traction are poor.