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It gives the whole origin behind the series more credulence.
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‘True, sir,’ said George impassively, ‘but, if I may say so, the known tendency of the police to view with suspicion the humoristic tendencies of young College gentlemen, sir, leads me to presuppose that my story might be received at the Cuchester police station with more credulence and with less embarrassment to the narrator than your own, sir.’
The Dancing Druids Mitchell, Gladys, 1901- 1948
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‘True, sir,’ said George impassively, ‘but, if I may say so, the known tendency of the police to view with suspicion the humoristic tendencies of young College gentlemen, sir, leads me to presuppose that my story might be received at the Cuchester police station with more credulence and with less embarrassment to the narrator than your own, sir.’
The Dancing Druids Mitchell, Gladys, 1901- 1948
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