Well, I have been in France for such a short time. It would be unfair to pass sentence or form judgement.
Which implies that you've already done both.
Well, if I had, Mr. Jefferson, I would only offer them after my further experience had shown my wisdom or the error of my ways.
An admirable caution.
Yes, and highly uncharacteristic, I assure you.
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