paunch-bulging

Updated: May 12, 2025

But say, John, you haven't bought anything to-day." "Why, you paunch-bulging liar, I bought you a drink not more than ten minutes ago." "But you owed me that one." "Get out, you nerveless beef! Under the old law for debt I could put you in prison for life." "Oh, no." "Do you really need a drink, Mr. Flummers?" McGlenn asked. "Yes." "And you don't think that there is any mistake about it?" "No."

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