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Updated: May 7, 2025

The majority were sitting owl-like-a good sign; but some dozen were studying their copies of the report, and three at least were making notes Westgate, for, instance, who wanted to get on the Board, and was sure to make himself unpleasant the time-honoured method of vinegar; and Batterson, who also desired to come on, and might be trusted to support the Board the time-honoured method of oil; while, if one knew anything of human nature, the fellow who had complained that he might as well go home would have something uncomfortable to say.

John Galsworthy - Five Tales