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George, you won,' said Guillam, as they walked slowly towards the car.'Did I?' said Smiley. 'Yes. Yes, well I suppose I did.

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George, you won,' said Guillam, as they walked slowly towards the car.'Did I?' said Smiley. 'Yes. Yes, well I suppose I did.

Tags: pyrrhic victory, smiley

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