Bye, Bye, Rumpole

Today I heard Rumpole's creator, Sir John Mortimer (1923-2009), had passed away on Jan 16th. In recent years, reading Rumpole with a peppermint mocha in hand had become my favorite pastime in Christmas (just like Rumpole enjoyed his small cigars). It's sad to see Rumpole finally retired from the Old Bailey. Bye, Bye, Rumpole, I certainly will miss you (and She Who Must Be Obeyed).