unearths some literary gems.
From The Affair of the Mutilated Mink, by James Anderson:
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"Well, well, well," he said, "this is splendid. Splendid," he added dogmatically, as though someone had contradicted him.
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"I won't stand by and listen to her insulted."
"Then don't stand by. Clear off. I'll stay here and insult her to my heart's content."
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"We haven't met, but I believe we have several mutual friends--Tubby Charrington, Pongo Smith-Smythe, Bertie Bassington."