Joseph Roth
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‘Of course, you’re too young
to remember the boring game.’
‘Now comes the hard part — tea
in Downing Street with Mrs May.’
‘Ah, long warm summer evenings — what could be nicer than a gentle scroll?’
‘He expects us to do all the grunt work.’
‘Goddam’ people of colour!’
‘I’m at home enjoying some mixed doubles.’