There were...smiles of encouragement for Lydgate, and some smiles of sweet pity as well, as for the only leper present. (Anthony Burgess)

There were...smiles of encouragement for Lydgate, and some smiles of sweet pity as well, as for the only leper present.

Anthony Burgess

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