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Bertie: I say, Jeeves, as a matter of interest, what are you doing?

Jeeves: I'm sorting through these clothes, Sir. These (indicating one pile of clothes) are for repair, and these (indicating the other pile) for discarding.

Bertie: Oh, wait a second! This white mess jacket is brand new!

Jeeves: I assumed it had got into your wardrobe by mistake, Sir. Or else that it had been placed there by your enemies.

Bertie: I will have you know, Jeeves, that I bought this in Cannes.

Jeeves: (disbelieving) And wore it, Sir?