This man has lived here a reasonably long time and has gladly talked in his life to no one, has spoken first to no one except - of necessity, since he is a neighbor and passes by - me, Pan. And he immediately regrets it, I'm sure. (Menander)

This man has lived here a reasonably long time and has gladly talked in his life to no one, has spoken first to no one except - of necessity, since he is a neighbor and passes by - me, Pan. And he immediately regrets it, I'm sure.

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