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PETE: I had the same bloody trouble about two nights ago. I come in, about half past eleven at night. I come in, I get into bed, you see, feeling quite sleepy. I could feel the lids of me eyes beginning to droop, you see - a bit of droop in the eyes. I was about to drop off when suddenly - tap, tap, tap at the bloody window pane. I looked out. You know who it was?

Peter Cook#32

HumorMysteryNightNoiseSleep

About this quote

What does it mean?
A comedic monologue about being interrupted while trying to fall asleep.
In plain terms
The speaker describes being woken up by tapping at the window late at night.
What can you take from it?
Sleep interruptions are frustrating and often mysterious.

Where it applies

  • bedtime routines
  • late night hours
  • sleeping

Putting it to work

  • secure windows
  • check sources
  • restore sleep

Questions to consider

  • What disturbs your sleep?
  • How do you handle night interruptions?

Another view

The narrative builds suspense without revealing the source clearly.

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