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[…] she was backing southern moderate John Spratt in his strong but unsuccessful caucus race for Budget Committee chairman.

You'll hit your head agen the beam, if you don't scouch.

However, there was nothing for it but to welcome her with all the heartiness I could summon. The sepulchral atomosphere of the parlor had chilled and dampened the spirits of this usually urbane woman, while disappointment and disgust were written in every line of that strong face.