markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I know "samantha90" will give me a "BAD" for this.

This message is for those who appreciate the finer points of the English language used correctly.

His Lordship was in the study when the butler approached and coughed discreetly.
"May I ask you a question, My Lord?"
"Go ahead, Carson ," said His Lordship.
"I am doing the crossword in The Times and found a word the exact meaning of which I am not too certain."
"What word is that?" asked His Lordship.
"Aplomb," My Lord.
"Now that's a difficult one to explain. I would say it is self-assurance or complete composure."
"Thank you, My Lord, but I'm still a little confused about it."

"Let me give you an example to make it clearer. Do you remember a few months ago when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived to spend a weekend with us?"
"I remember the occasion very well, My Lord. It gave the staff and myself much pleasure to look after them."
"Also," continued the Earl of Grantham, "do you remember when Wills plucked a rose for Kate in the rose garden?"
"I was present on that occasion, My Lord, ministering to their needs.
"While Will was plucking the rose, a thorn embedded itself in his thumb very deeply."
"I witnessed the incident, My Lord, and saw the Duchess herself remove the thorn and bandage his thumb with her own dainty handkerchief."
"That evening the hole the rose made in his thumb was very sore. Kate had to cut his venison for him, even though it was extremely tender."
"Yes, My Lord, I did see everything that transpired that evening."
"And do you remember the next morning while you were pouring coffee for Her Ladyship, Kate inquired of Will in a loud voice,
'Darling, does your prick still throb?'
And you, Carson, did not spill one drop of coffee ?


That, Carson, is complete composure, or aplomb.”

Mark

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Very good.

I thought it had could have had something to do with a pear,or a pair as it were.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

That could have been too.
Thanks,
Mark

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

BTW,we appreciate the weather you've been sending our way!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Yes, true. We do know that everything, including good weather, originates in New Jersey!
Stay well and in good humor.
Mark

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Much thanks to Joyzee!

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

!!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks.
Mark

salmander

Did you mean aplomb, or a plomb? A plomb is an overripe plum thrown at someone like a little bomb. Why this word isn't in the dictionary, I don't know. Inquiring minds want to know. LOL. I've always wanted to say this.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

From one of my dictionary apps.

plumb
— noun Surgery .

any inert material inserted into a body cavity for therapeutic purposes.

Another dictionary app cites things that plumbers do, also act of measuring depth.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Yes.
Mark

lorenww Loc: St. Petersburg

A plumb bob is used to make something perfectly straight up vertical, ask any carpenter or mason.
Aplomb, without looking it up must mean straight up.
Ok throbbing prick, I would be on the level and laughing like crazy even though it may have been straight up.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Made for checking the angle of the dangle?

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Thank you Mark, I enjoyed that very much!!!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thank you. Glad you did.
Mark