The students were staring at her in the manner of those who have heard…

Terry Pratchett
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The students were staring at her in the manner of those who have heard of the species 'female' but have never expected to get this close to one.
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The students were staring at her in the manner of those who have heard of the species 'female' but have never expected to get this close to one.

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