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... play . He had ( he flattered himself ) few illusions about himself , and so far as bridge was concerned none . He knew that he was a good player of the second class , but he had played often enough with the best players in the world to ...
... play . He had ( he flattered himself ) few illusions about himself , and so far as bridge was concerned none . He knew that he was a good player of the second class , but he had played often enough with the best players in the world to ...
Page 71
... play piquet worse than most piquet players . It is not that . If we were going to be together longer I would teach you how to win at cards . One plays cards to win money and there is no sense in losing . ' " " " I thought it was only in ...
... play piquet worse than most piquet players . It is not that . If we were going to be together longer I would teach you how to win at cards . One plays cards to win money and there is no sense in losing . ' " " " I thought it was only in ...
Page 177
... play one of those silvery little pieces of Debussy ; she played it disdainfully because it was French and so light , but with an angry appreciation of its grace and gaiety . When Ashenden congratulated her she shrugged her shoulders ...
... play one of those silvery little pieces of Debussy ; she played it disdainfully because it was French and so light , but with an angry appreciation of its grace and gaiety . When Ashenden congratulated her she shrugged her shoulders ...
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