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Example? Beyond that of this fictional Zembla.
HAZEL SHADE
Just one? God, the commentary is full of them! But one - one I remember specif-
ically. In reference to the Goldsworth house: “I found a large picture of their
parents, with sexes reversed, Mrs. G. resembling Malenkov, and Mr. G. a Medu-
sa-locked hag …” (83). Malenkov - do you know who that is?
DR. GREYSON
No, but --
HAZEL SHADE
Malenkov: Communist Soviet politician that temporarily came to power after
Stalin’s death. That’s not something most people might casually refer to. And
me - I won prizes in history. Prizes. That shows extreme proficiency in this sub-
ject.
DR. GREYSON
Alright, I see, but --
HAZEL SHADE
Fun fact: Joseph Stalin died on the same day as Sergei Prokofiev. The passing of
perhaps one of the greatest composers of all time wasn’t even noticed.
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