I wrote,

Reg likes to intentionally put things like that into his posts to
put us all on. If you read much Thackery, who made a good
living at one time writing about English con artists, you'll know
it's a part of the British national character.
73,
Tom Donaly, KA6RUH


I misspelled "Thackeray." I expect he'll forgive me, though.
73,
Tom Donaly, KA6RUH