While he was climbing the litter-strewn steps his left ball gave a sharp twinge, on and off like a… — Kingsley Amis

While he was climbing the litter-strewn steps his left ball gave a sharp twinge, on and off like a light-switch, then again after he had sat down. Nothing. Just one of the aches and pains that come and go. No significance.

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