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Lindsay

Drunk as normal, I suppose?

Cornflower

The 'sober' version, which he sent to his parents, went like this:
"It's on the hills above Florence, some five miles away or more from the centre, from the great Cathderal dome which we can see from the sunbathing terrace above our swimming-pool. It's a very big villa, with huge rooms and lovely grounds, arbours, terraces, pools; we have a pinewood and a vineyard of our own."
I know which I prefer!

Dark Puss

This quote doesn't read well at all, however I think it probably sounds wonderful when read out loud appropriately. The version he sent to his parents is as dull as I would have managed!

Cornflower

Yes, think how it would sound if read by Richard Burton!

Dark Puss

Indeed, did you know I have swum in one of Burton's (former) swimming pools?

Cornflower

Ooh, there's fancy!

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