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• Didn't have to fact-check
• Goes across the Channel with lusty sound and is appreciated
• Was up on
• Fully memorized
• Had a knowledge of Marie leaving winemaker
• Had a fondness for
• Was onto
• Had no doubt about
• Was familiar with Kingsley's first novel
• Recognised novel being read out
• Had learnt; sounds like modern
• Was familiar with Kipling's first novel
• Distinguished name in garden suburb
• Was conscious of
• Was acquainted with Steinbeck's last novel