The correct British peer would no more dream of using his o… - Judith Martin

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The correct British peer would no more dream of using his own title than he would of using his own umbrella, although he carries both and is proud of their age.

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Judith Martin (September 13, 1938 - ) American advice columnist (under the pseudonym "Miss Manners")

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