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"It’s not your fault!" I reach for a tissue and blow my nose "If it’s anyone’s fault, it’s The Daily World’s"

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"Oh right," I say after a pause "So… he… he saw it, did he?"

"To be honest, Bex -- I think most people saw it," says Suze reluctantly

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"Look, come on," says Suze "Leave all your stuff Let’s have a nice cup of tea"

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