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You Don't Want To Look Too Chic At A Washington Party Or People Will Think You Don't Have A Job Worth Losing.
-Judith Martin
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Judith Martin
You Don't Want To Look Too Chic At A Washington Party Or People Will Think You Don't Have A Job Worth Losing.
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