“The expression on his features was one of a pained disapproval, similar to that of a gentleman of the cloth when observing the young folks behaving like young folks.”

—  Lin Carter, book The Wizard of Zao

Source: The Wizard of Zao (1978), Chapter 5 (p. 69)

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American fantasy writer, editor, critic 1930–1988

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