"Bitter?" said the barmaid and he nodded. What a strange th… - Bernard MacLaverty

"Bitter?" said the barmaid and he nodded. What a strange thing to call a drink. Bitter. Aloes. Sorrow. For something that was supposed to make you feel happy.

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Bernard MacLaverty (born 14 September 1942) is an Irish fiction writer and novelist. His novels include Cal, Grace Notes, and Midwinter Break. He has written five books of short stories.

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"Alcohol is the rubber tyres between me and the pier." He held up his glass to her. They chinked.

There's not much you can do in this world without people getting to know.

On a slippery slope the only way was down.

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