Eventually, with tears running from his eyes, Rothwell downed the very last bite of the world's hottest curry.

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She kept her back to us, but I associated the water running into the dishpan with her tears.

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Max kept running, and though his face was wet with tears, he grinned maniacally.

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She did so, with her eyes full of tears and her nose running.

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