and then i feel her lips behind my ear and ... and i leaps to me feet and whips me whistle out of my sleeve and tootles a couple of simple runs , and then i puts my arms to my sides and lifts my chin and says all in one rush of breath , `` ladies and gentleman , you have the great good fortune to be present at an appearance of the fabulous jacky faber , famous in legend and song , who will be singing and playing many humorous and historical songs , some happy and some sad , and telling stories for your amusement and delight ! ''