The exquisite code of politeness of the Woosters prevented me clipping her one on the ear-hole, but I would have given a shilling to be able to do it. There seemed to me something deliberately fat-headed in the way she persisted in missing the gist.
In P.G. Wodehouse's "Right Ho, Jeeves," the narrator expresses frustration over someone's inability to understand the main point of a situation. Despite feeling a strong urge to react physically, he refrains due to his adherence to social norms and politeness. This inner conflict highlights the tension between desire for direct action and the constraints of etiquette.
The narrator's disdain for the person's perceived ignorance adds a layer of comedy to the situation. His willingness to pay a shilling for the chance to respond brutally underscores the absurdity of the social conventions he upholds, reflecting Wodehouse's trademark humor and critique of societal expectations.
