look as if butter wouldn't melt
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You know very well how to do it, though you look as if butter wouldn't melt in your mouth!
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I was sure that you would be on my side, though you do look as if butter wouldn't melt in your mouth.
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The clouds are what no one can understand yet, I suppose," said Mr. Eildon, "but they don't always look as if butter wouldn't melt in their mouths, as they are doing to-day.
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