always-appreciated

Updated: July 16, 2025

His form was awkward, his face homely, his ears stuck out like wings, and his expression was that of the always-appreciated buffoon. Bob was about to pass on, when he noticed that he was not the only spectator of all this ease of manner. A dozen of the campers had gathered, and were staring across the ropes with quite frank and unabashed curiosity. More were coming from all directions.

Stewart Edward White - The Rules of the Game