They were, he (the Patrician) had to admit, a pleasant enough young couple. He just wasn't sure why he was… — Terry Pratchett
They were, he (the Patrician) had to admit, a pleasant enough young couple. He just wasn't sure why he was sitting next to them, and why they were so important.
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