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“Customers must be delicately angled for at a safe distance - show yourself too much, and, like trout, they flashed away.”

Quote by Mary Augusta Ward

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Mary Augusta Ward
Mary Augusta Ward

Mary Augusta Ward, born on June 11, 1851, and died on March 24, 1920, was a renowned British novelist. She is known for her novels that explore social issues and her insightful psychological portrayals. more

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