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G.K. Chesterton was | G.K. Chesterton was a large man, given to sitting in his club by himself, not encouraging any other member to approach.<br> | ||
One day | One day Winston Churchill dared to sit nearby. He took his seat and observed Chesterton closely, remarking: “’G.K.’, I do believe you are pregnant!” Chesterton replied, “You are probably right.” <br> | ||
“And what shall you call it? The baby, I mean?” <br> | “And what shall you call it? The baby, I mean?” <br> | ||
Chesterton regarded Churchill carefully. Then he said: “If it is a boy I shall call him Gerald. If a girl, I shall call her Katharine, after Katharine Parr, whom I admire. But if, as I suspect, it is all piss and wind I shall call it after you.” | Chesterton regarded Churchill carefully. Then he said: “If it is a boy I shall call him Gerald. If a girl, I shall call her Katharine, after Katharine Parr, whom I admire. But if, as I suspect, it is all piss and wind I shall call it after you.” | ||