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If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the continent you would remark, "you are a liar, sir, and a rather dirty one at that." in england you just say "oh, is that so?" or "that's rather an unusual story, isn't it?
-George Mikes
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If Somebody Tells You An Obviously Untrue

George Mikes
If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the continent you would remark, "you are a liar, sir, and a rather dirty one at that." in england you just say "oh, is that so?" or "that's rather an unusual story, isn't it?
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