Many writers make the mistake of making their readers appear like Lazarus, without any iota of care, throwing down books to readers to crunch as if they are dogs.
I'll give you an idea of what kind of a guy he was. St. Francis would have punched him in the mouth.
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I'll give you an idea of what kind of a guy he was. St. Francis would have punched him in the mouth.
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