"Wu complains that no one eats his dinner," he smiled. "He is great artist who lacks appreciation, and his ancient heart cracks with rage."
"Well," remarked Jimmy Bradshaw, "I suppose it's an unfeeling thing to say, but I could put away a little of his handiwork."
Chan nodded. "I have thought of that. Later, perhaps. Why not? Do the dead gain if the living starve?"
(from The Black Camel by Earl Derr Biggers)
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