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S. J. Perelman

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Only the scenario writers are exempt. These are tied between the tails of two spirited Caucasian ponies, which are then driven off in opposite directions. This custom is called "a conference".
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"Strictly from Hunger", The Most of S. J. Perelman (1992) pp. 47-48

 
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