The Best John Darcy Quotes

John: How long will Kohler stay black?
Doug: About a week. After which, both he and Maxfield will probably turn very red.

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[as a soldier catches man running away and is about hit him with butt of rifle]
Colonel: No. That's far too easy for him. Put him on his feet. Your name?
John: John Darcy, from Lonnaville. I'm a school teacher.
Colonel: School teacher? Maxfield, what is it you suppose he teaches?
Captain: Disobedience, subversion.
Colonel: Oh, very good, Maxfield. Yes, I think so. Teaches and practices.