pearl-and-black

Updated: May 19, 2025

I turned to Hawkins a chopfallen, cowering huddle of filth, standing upon two pearl-and-black legs and said: "Hawkins, when in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one man to sever those friendly bands which have connected him with another, and to assume a station apart, a decent respect for the opinions of the latter usually make it necessary to declare the cause of that separation.

[pseud.] Edgar Franklin - Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures