a lady is leaving her apartment and i ask her where to find the chess club. i guess she is not used to perfect italian, because it takes a while before she understands and explains that the chess club is in the basement.

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A lady is leaving her apartment and I ask her where to find the chess club. I guess she is not used to perfect Italian, because it takes a while before she understands and explains that the chess club is in the basement.