The colour, noise and festivity failed to elevate Carfilhiot's mood; in fact-so he told himself-never had he witnessed so much pointless nonsense. (Jack Vance)

The colour, noise and festivity failed to elevate Carfilhiot's mood; in fact-so he told himself-never had he witnessed so much pointless nonsense.

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