[...] the Mayor gave us a graphic account of a struggle he had with a wounded bear. I privately wished that th… — Saki

[...] the Mayor gave us a graphic account of a struggle he had with a wounded bear. I privately wished that the bears would win sometimes on these occasions; at least they wouldn't go vapouring about it afterwards.

Reginald · Reginald's Christmas Revel · p. 34

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