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1 " Open the doors, the Russians say, here comes trouble. On "
― Penelope Fitzgerald , The Beginning of Spring
2 " You can borrow my Blackbird, if you like,' said Ben. This was his new fountain pen, which troubled him. It was guaranteed not to leak, but writers and schoolchildren knew better. Ben wished to be relieved of the responsibility of the Blackbird, without losing his own dignity. "
3 " But we weren't meant to live alone,' said Frank.'Life makes its own corrections. "
4 " only elevenpence in the shilling. "
5 " He enjoyed himself in Salford because, given half a chance, he enjoyed himself anywhere. "
6 " But we weren’t meant to live alone,’ said Frank. ‘Life makes its own corrections. "
