I was never so amazed in my life as when the Sniffer drew his concealed weapon from its case and struck me to the ground, stone dead. (Robertson Davies)

I was never so amazed in my life as when the Sniffer drew his concealed weapon from its case and struck me to the ground, stone dead.

Robertson Davies

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