But you have said it too often, Mr. Benedict!” said Mrs. Perumal in an imperious tone that was quite out of character. “And if you continue in this vein, I’m afraid we’ll be compelled to cut our visit short. Surely there are other establishments that would host an entire troup of guests – indefinitely and without reward – and not feel obliged to apologize for it!

But you have said it too often, Mr. Benedict!” said Mrs. Perumal in an imperious tone that was quite out of character. “And if you continue in this vein, I’m afraid we’ll be compelled to cut our visit short. Surely there are other establishments that would host an entire troup of guests – indefinitely and without reward – and not feel obliged to apologize for it!

– Trenton Lee Stewart –

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemma

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