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Oscar Wilde | Bosie | 1

British Scandal

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Queensbury Rules

In 1894, Oscar Wilde was sent a telegram by Queensbury. The letter threatened to disown him if he didn't end his affair with Alfred. Bozy thought it would be droll to send the telegram with just one line. He wrote: 'With my own eyes, I saw you both in the most loathsome and disgusting situation'

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