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[jedisnon]

"He knew better than most prisoners that a bread cutter who gave full measure wouldn't last long at the job. Every portion was underweight--the only question was by how much. Twice a day you looked at it and tried to set your mind at rest. Maybe they haven't robbed me blind this time? Maybe it's only a couple of grams short?"

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich