I had forgotten that Corky had said that a big coffee-and-sandwiches binge was scheduled to take place in the drawing-room at the conclusion of the concert, which must by now be nearing the 'God Save The King' stage. Wodehouse, P. G. The Mating Season. Chapter 24
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'The proceedings opened with a rendering of the national anthem by the boys and girls of Market Snodsbury elementary school.' 'Pretty ghastly, I imagine?' 'Somewhat revolting, sir.' Wodehouse, P. G. Much Obliged, Jeeves. Chapter 16
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'You don't mean that?' 'Yes, sir.' 'Egad, Jeeves! And then -' 'They sang the national anthem, sir.' 'Surely not?' Wodehouse, P. G. Right Ho, Jeeves. Chapter 17
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'[...] Well, I shall stick to Cook's. I don't want any of your beastly Yankee invaders. Support home industries. Be a patriot. The band then played God Save the King, and the meeting dispersed. [...]' Wodehouse, P. G. Tales of Wrykyn and Elsewhere. An International Affair