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Word: corbo (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1934-1934
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Willoughby Corbo was a by-blow. His father was a noble wastrel, his mother a cook. To avoid the unwonted inconveniences of parentage, Lord Ollebeare foisted off his bastard on a childless brother, a mean but respectable citizen, and thought no more about it. Willoughby's education was informal. His mentors were a coachman, whom he admired, a butler, whom he hated, and the books in his foster-father's library. At 20, without benefit of university, he was sent into the world to make his living. Willoughby's first and only job was as private secretary...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Hearty Misadventures | 7/30/1934 | See Source »

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