Sunday, July 1, 2007

Musical affair

One of the most famous embarrassing moments to occur in British India was made at Viceregal Lodge in New Delhi. The Viceroy had his own orchestra, which used to play during dinner, and on one occasion the Vicereine, the Viceroy's wife, asked the title of the tune being played. No one could remember, so an aide-de-camp was sent to enquire of the bandmaster.

On his return, the aide-de-camp slipped into his seat and waited for an opportunity to impart his information. At the next silence he leapt forward, looked at the Vicereine, and announced in a penetrating voice: "Your Excellency, 'I will Remember Your Kisses, Even When You Have Forgotten My Name."