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"You know what they say, Queenie: ALWAYS bet like you have a pair."

Elle Lothlorien, American Novelist

Gambling, Confidence, Risk, Strategy

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"You know what they say, Queenie: ALWAYS bet like you have a pair."

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"This is from the queen? And you say it's for a mouse? I'm sorry, sir, but the Pyramid Hotel doesn't allow any pets except for service animals."

"I'm almost afraid to tell you. Let's put it this way: clean toilets are the least of your problems in this country."

"Uh-oh, I hope he doesn't start rattling off dirty limericks next; she'll probably burn the hotel down."

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