He remembered that she was pretty, and, more, that she had a special grace in the intimacy of life. She had the secret of individuality which excites and escapes.
In fact, being a unique individual is as much of a farce as trying to be like everyone else. Maybe more.
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In fact, being a unique individual is as much of a farce as trying to be like everyone else. Maybe more.
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