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Our first kills of spring

Casualties in the Chancellor household so far: two rabbits, and vocal score of White Christmas

19 April 2014

9:00 AM

19 April 2014

9:00 AM

The arrival of spring is not an unmitigated joy. The warmth is nice, of course, as are the fresh leaves on the trees and the general sense of rebirth and renewal after a dismal, soaking winter. And maybe, if you live in London, there is very little to complain about.

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