Only the Best Will Do

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"Mr Hornblower, I require your opinion on a somewhat delicate matter, sir."

"Of course, sir. I am always happy to assist."

"Tell me which you think is better - the red, the white, or the blue."

"Oh.  I daresay that they are all very nice, sir, and most attractive."

"Ah, but which do you think would be more appropriate?”

"Perhaps the blue, sir."

"You find it pleasing?"

"Most pleasing. It goes with the uniform, sir."

"Mm.  I rather thought so too. The gold trim sets it off.”

“And the anchors.”

“Yes, indeed. Would you care to try them for size?"

"Why thank you, sir."

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“Most excellent, sir.”

“I am glad that we agree, sir.”

"They are but a reflection of your own good taste, sir."

"I seek only the best, Mr Hornblower, as you well know.”

“Indeed I do, sir.”

“And I have excellent taste.”

"Indeed, sir, most excellent, not the least being in china tea sets."

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