"There are some circles in America where it seems to be more socially acceptable to carry a hand-gun than a packet of cigarettes."
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The Observer (London, 30 October 1988)
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Katharine Whitehorn
Katharine Elizabeth Whitehorn (2 March 1928 – 8 January 2021) was a British journalist, writer, and columnist for the London Observer known for her wit and commentary on women in their times.
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