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"Well, that's the debate over the merits finished," observed my companion.
"Rommel was also home educated," I added in a loud voice, helping myself to a promotional fairy cake.
"And do you have children?" asked the woman at the centre of this operation.
"Actually, no. I am impotent. Thanks for reminding me."
"Oh, I am so sorry."
"No, I mean it, thanks for reminding me. I hate children."
The policeman.