My father and he had cemented (the verb is excessive) one of those English friendships which begin by avoiding intimacies and eventually eliminate speech altogether. They used to exchange books and periodicals; they would beat one another at chess, without saying a word.

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  • Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship
  • Humor — Witty observations and humorous takes on everyday life

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