Evelyn Waugh quote: I am sorry to disturb you,' said James politely, 'but these people wished to shoot us.

I am sorry to disturb you,' said James politely, 'but these people wished to shoot us.

~ Evelyn Waugh ~

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I am sorry to disturb you,' said James politely, 'but these people wished to shoot us.

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