Quote#World
"Young men, not bein' old men," she replied, cautiously, "and sinners…
Quote byFergus Hume · 1859–1932
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, Ch. 9.
English (original)
"Young men, not bein' old men," she replied, cautiously, "and sinners not bein' saints, it's not nattral as latch keys should be made for ornament instead of use, and Mr. Fitzgerald bein' one of the 'andsomest men in Melbourne, it ain't to be expected as 'e should let 'is latch key git rusty, tho', 'avin' a good moral character, 'e uses it with moderation."
— Fergus Hume
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