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"I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay; the mice throw themselves on the traps."

Les Dawson, English Comedian

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"I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay; the mice throw themselves on the traps."

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"I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay; the mice throw themselves on the traps."

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