Language Quote by Evelyn Waugh Scoop

“you seem to find everything banal." "it's a new word whose correct use i have only lately learnt,' said josephine with dignity. 'i find it applies to nearly everything.” quote by Evelyn Waugh Scoop — Download Open image

““you seem to find everything banal." "it's a new word whose correct use i have only lately learnt,' said josephine with dignity. 'i find it applies to nearly everything.””

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