Other people's marriages are a perpetual source of amazement. ✨ Patric…

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Other people's marriages are a perpetual source of amazement. ✨ Patrick O'Brian (2011). The Commodore (Vol. Book 17) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels), p.252, W. W. Norton & Company
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The Navy speaks in symbols and you may suit what meaning you choose to the words. ✨ Patrick O'Brian (1990). Master and Commander (Vol. Book 1), p.170, W. W. Norton & Company
For my own part,' said Captain Aubrey, 'I have no notion of disliking a man for his beliefs, above all if he was born with them. I find I can get along very well with Jews or even...' The P of Papist … ▶
We understood one another better before ever I opened my mouth ✨ Patrick O'Brian (1990). Master and Commander (Vol. Book 1), p.200, W. W. Norton & Company
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And she hates being managed - that is not the word I want. What is it, Maturin?' 'Manipulated.' 'Exactly. She is a dutiful girl - a great sense of duty: I think it rather stupid, but there it is - bu … ▶

Other people's marriages are a perpetual source of amazement. ✨ Patrick O'Brian (2011). The Commodore (Vol. Book 17) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels), p.252, W. W. Norton & Company

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