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OP Michael Quinion has reported that “Many people responded to the question about an Irishwoman in New York who regretted that she had to "pay the black penny" for something, that is, full price. Unfortunately, nobody was able to provide firm information…"
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Does anyone here have any suggestions or observations?
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