It seems to me,' said the other, 'That you are simply seeking a pretex…

Gilbert K. Chesterton
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It seems to me,' said the other, 'That you are simply seeking a pretext to insult the Marquis.' By George!' said Syme facing round and looking at him, 'What a clever chap you are! ✨ Gilbert K. Chesterton (2013). The Essential Gilbert K. Chesterton, p.223, Simon and Schuster
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It seems to me,' said the other, 'That you are simply seeking a pretext to insult the Marquis.' By George!' said Syme facing round and looking at him, 'What a clever chap you are! ✨ Gilbert K. Chesterton (2013). The Essential Gilbert K. Chesterton, p.223, Simon and Schuster

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