“[On her morphine addiction:] I was meant to 'taper off.' At times I felt such pains as must afflict a creature while a bigger beast eats and claws at its middle. God-awful things were hiding underneath my bed, and it was no use telling me they were not there - I knew they were, and felt their dreadful ever-changing shapes.”
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Evalyn Walsh McLean
Evalyn Walsh McLean remains a mysterious figure in American history, with her life and career shrouded in many mysteries. Born on August 1, 1886, she passed away on April 26, 1947. more
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