But you like her, don't you?' asked Howarth. ‘You like Mrs Connor?' For himself, thought Howarth, he did not particularly like Mrs Connor. He desired Mrs Connor, however. (Anthony Burgess)

But you like her, don't you?' asked Howarth. ‘You like Mrs Connor?' For himself, thought Howarth, he did not particularly like Mrs Connor. He desired Mrs Connor, however.

Anthony Burgess

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