unearths some literary gems.
An Innes bit:
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"If I may say so," said Appleby, "your district seems to be a hotbed of sexual immorality. The people are as promiscuous as old Amos Sturrock's goats."
"Amos Sturrock's goats are not promiscuous." Mutlow was suddenly indignant.
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[A rhetorical question answered in Wodehouse]:
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"How many times have I told you not to come in here without knocking?" he asked sternly.
The office-boy reflected.
"Seven," he replied.
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[And more Wodehouse]:
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"You don't need a hat to tax a man with stealing a pig," said the Hon. Galahad, who was well versed in the manners and rules of good society.
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