Do you play chess, by the by?” asked Vance. "Used to. But no more. A beautiful game, though-if it wasn't for the players. (S. S. Van Dine)

Do you play chess, by the by?” asked Vance. "Used to. But no more. A beautiful game, though-if it wasn't for the players.

S. S. Van Dine

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