He entertained these thoughts awkwardly, as a man entertains unexpecte…

Neil Gaiman
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He entertained these thoughts awkwardly, as a man entertains unexpected guests. Then, as he reached his objective, he pushed these thoughts away, as a man apologizes to his guests, and leaves them, muttering something about a prior engagement. ✨ Neil Gaiman (2009). Stardust, p.15, Harper Collins
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