Mike's statement that he wanted to get up early and have a ride had been received by Psmith, with whom early rising was not a hobby, with honest amazement and a flood of advice and warning on the subject. One of the Georges, said Psmith, I forget which, once said that a certain number of hours' sleep a day-I cannot recall for the moment how many-made a man something, which for the time being has slipped my memory. However, there you are. I've given you the main idea of the thing; and a German doctor says that early rising causes insanity. Still, if you're bent on it….
Psmith was taken aback by Mike's resolve to wake up early for a ride, as he himself didn't share that enthusiasm for early mornings. He expressed his surprise and immediately began offering Mike a range of advice and cautions regarding the practice of rising at dawn. This reflects Psmith's preference for a more leisurely lifestyle and his tendency to approach matters with humor and skepticism.
He referenced a saying by one of the Georges about the importance of sleep, although he couldn't remember the specifics. Psmith humorously noted that a German doctor claimed early rising could lead to insanity. Despite his reservations and lighthearted warnings, he acknowledged Mike's determination, indicating that he was ultimately supportive, albeit perplexed by Mike's intentions.
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