Damned shame it can't just mind its business and drudge arsters.

"Damned shame," one of the soldiers whispered as she passed.

Damned shame, but you'll have to get used to keeping yourself protected carefully at all times from now on.

"Damned shame you didn't get to see very much."

Damned shame that they've lost their church and their field.

Damned shame he had to die when Number Two went down.

Damned shame his cash, all those billions, was being held hostage by the courts.

Damned shame, Horace thought, he didn't have a proper pedigree.

Damned shame about the moon, he thought, sitting up.

Damned shame they wouldn't have a chance to age any further-or would they?