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“It means eating your words, this thing of refusing to be a fence-sitter, but I'd rather eat my words than get calluses from sitting. No one who has not experienced the condescension of a buyer toward an ordinary salesgirl can have any conception of its withering effect.”

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Mary Barnett Gilson

Mary Barnett Gilson was an American author known for her literary works that focused on themes related to women and children. Born on September 10, 1877, she passed away in 1959. Her writings often delved into social issues and moral dilemmas, resonating with readers. more

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