Don't think of it. When things are a nuisance
it's a good idea not to keep remembering 'em."
"I try not to," the old gentleman murmured. "I try to keep
remembering that I won't be remembering anything very long." And,
somehow convinced that this thought was a mirthful one, he laughed
loudly, and slapped his knee. "Not so very long now, my boy!" he
chuckled, continuing to echo his own amusement. "Not so very long.
Not so very long!"
Chapter XVII
Young George paid his respects to his grandfather the following
morning, having been occupied with various affairs and engagements on
Sunday until after the Major's bedtime; and topics concerned with
building or excavations were not introduced into the conversation,
which was a cheerful one until George lightly mentioned some new plans
of his. He was a skillful driver, as the Major knew, and he spoke of
his desire to extend his proficiency in this art: in fact, be
entertained the ambition to drive a four-in-hand. However, as the
Major said nothing, and merely sat still, looking surprised, George
went on to say that he did not propose to "go in for coaching just at
the start"; he thought it would be better to begin with a tandem.
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