You can't just boss bacteria around like that, said the younger Mrs. H…

Neil Gaiman
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You can't just boss bacteria around like that, said the younger Mrs. Hempstock. They don't like it. Stuff and silliness, said the old lady. You leave wigglers alone and they'll be carrying on like anything. Show them who's boss and they can't do enough for you. You've tasted my cheese. ✨ Neil Gaiman (2013). The Ocean at the End of the Lane, p.39, Hachette UK
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