Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.

“...Nefret said with a gusty sigh, 'Well, that's done it. We may as well join in…”

“His lips parted, but long years of experience with Ramses, and to some extent, …”

“I disapprove of matrimony as a matter of principle.... Why should any independe…”

“For a time Emerson politely endeavored to conceal his boredom - like most men, …”