Found another one!

Book/Series: Unseen University

Stumbled upon another goddamnit Terry moment while reading Unseen Academicals for the umpteenth time. Glenda and Juliet are taking the trolley (heh) bus to the University;

“You know, you should try to learn to speak better,” Glenda said, to change the topic. “With your looks you could snag a man who thinks about more than beer and footie. Just speak with a little more class, eh? You don’t have to sound like—

“**My fare, lady**?”

They looked up at the guard, who was holding his axe in a way that was very nearly not threatening…

Never caught this one before (had caught the troll-ey bus).

GNU Pterry, you magnificent bastard.

Posted Jan 27, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC

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