the last book I ever read (Exorcism: A Play in One Act by Eugene O'Neill, excerpt one)

from Exorcism: A Play in One Act by Eugene O'Neill:

JIMMY

You have got the blues all right. I don’t blame you. It’s this devilish weather. It’s enough to—Well, cheer up! It’s the middle of March now. Spring will soon be here.



NED
Sardonically.

That’ll be a blessing!



JIMMY
Taking this at its face value.

Yes, won’t it? Do you know, Ned, spring is my favorite season of the year.