Oh Jake," Brett said, "We could have had such a damned good time together. " Ahead was a … - Ernest Hemingway

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Ernest Hemingway

Oh Jake," Brett said, "We could have had such a damned good time together. " Ahead was a mounted policeman in khaki directing traffic. He raised his baton. The car slowed suddenly, pressing Brett against me. Yes," I said. "Isn't it pretty to think so?

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