I'll survive,” Floyd said. "I'm a private detective. If I don't get clouted on the head at least once a week, I'm not doing my job properly. (Alastair Reynolds)

I'll survive,” Floyd said. "I'm a private detective. If I don't get clouted on the head at least once a week, I'm not doing my job properly.

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