Eric Scheske

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I have every expectation of taking in lunch and beer here: The Eagle and Child Pub, where the Inklings gathered on Tuesdays to drink beer and discuss loftier things. My goal is to make it here on Tuesday, but since we're supposed to be in Paris the day before, we might just want to take it easy.

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