Speaking the truth Quote by Dorothy Sayers

“What do you want me to do, Peter?" "Chuck the ball back to me if it runs out of the circle. Not obviously. Just exercise your devastating talent for keeping to the point and speaking the truth." "That sounds easy." "It is--for you. That's what I love you for." --Gaudy Night” quote by Dorothy Sayers — Download Open image

““What do you want me to do, Peter?" "Chuck the ball back to me if it runs out of the circle. Not obviously. Just exercise your devastating talent for keeping to the point and speaking the truth." "That sounds easy." "It is--for you. That's what I love you for." --Gaudy Night””

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