A tragedy can never suffer by delay: a comedy may, because the allusions or the manners represented in it maybe temporary. (Horace Walpole)

A tragedy can never suffer by delay: a comedy may, because the allusions or the manners represented in it maybe temporary.

Horace Walpole

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