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Arthur Conan Doyle Quotes

Arthur Conan Doyle quote: "Have you tried to drive a harpoon through a body? No? Tut,..."

Have you tried to drive a harpoon through a body? No? Tut, tut, my dear sir, you must really pay attention to these details.

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