Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome

Mr. and Miss Jones, of Manchester -- The benefits of cocoa -- A hint to the Peace Society -- The window as a mediaeval argument -- The favourite Christian recreation -- The language of the guide -- How to repair the ravages of time -- George tries a bottle -- The fate of the German beer drinker -- Harris and I resolve to do a good action -- The usual sort of statue -- Harris and his friends -- A pepperless Paradise -- Women and towns.

We were on our way to Prague, and were waiting in the great hall of the Dresden Station until such time as the powers-that-be should permit us on to the platform. George, who had wandered to the bookstall, returned to us with a wild look in his eyes. He said: