Rincewind gave his fingers a long shocked stare, as one might regard a gun that has been hanging on the wall… — Terry Pratchett
Rincewind gave his fingers a long shocked stare, as one might regard a gun that has been hanging on the wall for decades and has suddenly gone off and perforated the cat. (p. 44)
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