02187cam a22003253u 4500 18207 UtSlPG 20260610133426.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 Coffee and Repartee Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-04-19 Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Coffee and Repartee" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of comedic writings likely crafted in the late 19th century. Set primarily in a boarding house for gentlemen, the narrative showcases interactions among quirky characters as they navigate their daily lives with humor and wit, with a standout character known as the Idiot, who often provides absurd yet insightful commentary. The opening of the work introduces the daily breakfast gathering at Mrs. Smithers's boarding house, filled with an assortment of eccentric residents, including the School-master, the Minister, and the Bibliomaniac. The conversation unfolds with humorous banter about umbrellas and absent-mindedness, revealing the personalities and dynamic among the characters. The Idiot frequently interjects with clever remarks that highlight both his apparent folly and unexpected wisdom, setting the tone for the witty repartee that characterizes the interactions within the boarding house. Overall, the beginning establishes a playful atmosphere brimming with lighthearted comedy, inviting readers to enjoy the characters' amusing exchanges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories Conversation -- Fiction Boardinghouses -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18207 59593 59593