Old man Quote by John Boyne Download Open image ““Do you think . . . ?" 'I do sometimes, my boy,'admitted the old man. 'When I can't avoid it.”” — John Boyne ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.2 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Old man
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