...And of course they'll get their milk from us, because Gooch's milk in the village really can't be trusted. I do hope, Henry, the vicarage drains are all right if Martin is to go there, because the French are rather vague about drains.'' Yes, but darling, they aren't bringing their drains with them'... Angela Thirkell
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