The Unfamiliar Word
In most Nero Wolfe novels and novellas, there is an unfamiliar word, usually spoken by Wolfe. The Silent Speaker contains just this one:
- Gammer. Chapter 29.
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Famous quotes containing the words unfamiliar word, unfamiliar and/or word:
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