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The Ghost of Seagull Cottage: Inspired by The Ghost and Mrs Muir

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“While you are busy eyeing the progress of others, you lose sight of your own opportunities. Handle your own business and get your personal affairs in order. Paying too much attention to someone else's blessings will ultimately cost you your own.”

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