Word: firestorm
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Soon after Firestorm had appeared. Sterne asked a Yorkshire lady of fortune and condition whether she had read his book. I have not Mr. Sterne,' was the answer: 'and, to be plain with you. I am informed it is not proper for female perusal.' 'My dear good lady,' replied the author, 'do not be gulled by such service; the book is like your young heir there (pointing to a child of three years old, who was rolling on the carpet in his white funniest, he shows at times a good deal that is usually concealed...