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Yet no doubt that was talk worth listening to . A lady who recol- lected it described it to her daugh- ter : " One moment we were listening to a keen controversy , retorts like ra- pier - thrusts , the next we were shaking with laughter ...
Yet no doubt that was talk worth listening to . A lady who recol- lected it described it to her daugh- ter : " One moment we were listening to a keen controversy , retorts like ra- pier - thrusts , the next we were shaking with laughter ...
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Or let us turn to a recent volume of reminiscences : " I never thought Mary Berry was clever in what she said ; still , clever men liked talking to her . Both she and her sister had the great talent of mak- ing people appreciate ...
Or let us turn to a recent volume of reminiscences : " I never thought Mary Berry was clever in what she said ; still , clever men liked talking to her . Both she and her sister had the great talent of mak- ing people appreciate ...
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Wit -quick flashes , prompt repartee , biting ridicule gives a racy flavor to talk , but it has its drawbacks ; a very quick , witty talker is apt to silence the rest of the company and to be admired more than he is liked .
Wit -quick flashes , prompt repartee , biting ridicule gives a racy flavor to talk , but it has its drawbacks ; a very quick , witty talker is apt to silence the rest of the company and to be admired more than he is liked .
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