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Updated: June 27, 2025

The Learned Man got up very affably to receive the Devil, and offered him a chair by the fire, just near the little round hole. 'Pray don't move, said the Devil; 'I came early on purpose not to disturb you. 'You are very good, replied the Learned Man. 'The fact is, I have to finish my report on Lady Grope's Settlement among our Poor in the Bull Ring it is making some progress.

Hilaire Belloc - The Path to Rome