I can't call myself a busy man-unfortunately,” said Horace, with that frankness which scorns to conceal what other people know perfectly well already. (F. Anstey)

I can't call myself a busy man-unfortunately,” said Horace, with that frankness which scorns to conceal what other people know perfectly well already.

F. Anstey

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