But it was a miserable place to stay, its attic full of manic squirrels, its floor a dull smear of ground-in soot and dirt, its walls impregnated with the oily emanations of ten thousand meals.

NEWYORKER: Idols

Although we have now had the spending plans for education (cunningly brought forward to spice up an otherwise dull Budget), we have not yet had the full set of government targets that will accompany this extra money.

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