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P. G. Wodehouse Quotes: When it comes to letting the world in on the secrets of his heart, he has about as much shrinking reticence as a steam calliope.
         

When it comes to letting the world in on the secrets of his heart, he has about as much shrinking reticence as a steam calliope.


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