An Unwelcome Hint | 弄巧成拙

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A man went to London to visit a friend and stayed far longer than expected. After a week, he still showed no intention of leaving.

Finally, his friend offered a gentle hint: "Don't you think your wife and children would miss you?"

To his surprise, the man replied, "Oh, thank you very much. That's most kind of you. I'll send for them."

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