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Alexander McCall Smith Quote

Poor Erik, muttered Anna. No, said Ulf. No. Not poor Erik—fortunate Erik. Anna gave Ulf a dubious look. But all he thinks of... ...is fishing. Yes, but does that make him unhappy? Quite the contrary: Erik is utterly happy. Erik is completely resolved.

Alexander McCall Smith

Poor Erik, muttered Anna. No, said Ulf. No. Not poor Erik—fortunate Erik. Anna gave Ulf a dubious look. But all he thinks of... ...is fishing. Yes, but does that make him unhappy? Quite the contrary: Erik is utterly happy. Erik is completely resolved.

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