This exchange, from Flann O’Brien, reminds me of Li Manshan:
“Are you familiar with Euripides’ Bacchae?”
“Sir, the smoking substances of non-nationals are of no concern to me.”
See also An Irish choice.
This exchange, from Flann O’Brien, reminds me of Li Manshan:
“Are you familiar with Euripides’ Bacchae?”
“Sir, the smoking substances of non-nationals are of no concern to me.”
See also An Irish choice.
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