Irony was the final polish of the shoe, the ultimate dab of the clothes-brush, a sort of intellectual "There!

“The strongest should come first in comedy because once a character is really es…”

“Who would not be pleased at carrying lamps helpfully through the darkness?”

“In consequence I'm inclined to reserve all judgements, a habit that has opened …”

“There was a pause. Then she smiled and the corners of her mouth drooped and an …”