"What was that?" said Grandmamma, who is not really deaf, b… - E. V. Lucas

"What was that?" said Grandmamma, who is not really deaf, but when in a tight place likes to gain time by this harmless imposition.

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Edward Verrall Lucas, (11/12 June 1868 – 26 June 1938) was an English humorist, essayist, playwright, biographer, publisher, poet, novelist, short story writer and editor.

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Poor G.K.C., his day is past— </br> Now God will know the truth at last.

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