unearths some literary gems.
"Appallingly pleased to meet you."
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Dr. Bastable's wooden face wrestled with a knowing expression.
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"A low-wing monoplane," he added. "Do you know enough about these noisy contraptions to recognize that?"
"I think so. I know that's not one, anyway," Bray answered, pointing to a bulky machine in the corner.
"Of course it isn't. That's the aereodrome mowing-machine."
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Bonus: A small treasure trove of funny names!
Lord Grunnage and his sister, the Countess of Crumbles
a Hollywood star named Veronica Gubbage
Lord Entourage