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People in towns are always preoccupied. 'have i missed the bus? have i forgotten the potatoes? can i get across the road?
-Nancy Mitford
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People In Towns Are Always Preoccupied. 'have

Nancy Mitford
People in towns are always preoccupied. 'have i missed the bus? have i forgotten the potatoes? can i get across the road?
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