He seemed decent and kindly enough, but Prentice was cautioned by an old and trusted rule of his schooldays… — Richard Yates
He seemed decent and kindly enough, but Prentice was cautioned by an old and trusted rule of his schooldays: Beware of the first friendly one; he's probably an outcast himself.
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