And, anyway, no matter how much you may behave like the deaf adder of …

P. G. Wodehouse
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And, anyway, no matter how much you may behave like the deaf adder of Scripture which, as you are doubtless aware, the more one piped, the less it danced, or words to that effect, I shall carry on as planned. ✨ P. G. Wodehouse (2008). Right Ho, Jeeves (Volume 1 of 2) (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition), p.183, ReadHowYouWant.com
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