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For we may adopt
exactly the opposite procedure to that just mentioned,
and after raising expectation of a sequel of the most
serious nature, we may drop to something which is
of a trivial character, and may even imply no offence
at all. But since this does not necessarily involve
any form of communication, some have given it the
name of paradox or surprise.
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