There was a silence. Outside, and most unfortunately, a boy could be heard calling to another boy: ‘Piss off, Cowie.' Stern looks were fixed on Woolton. (Anthony Burgess)

There was a silence. Outside, and most unfortunately, a boy could be heard calling to another boy: ‘Piss off, Cowie.' Stern looks were fixed on Woolton.

Anthony Burgess

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