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“Meanwhile, as we read, two little girls slept as if couched on zephyrs on the south side of the parlor floor, in a room that had bunny wallpaper...and a bookcase crammed with the collected Beatrix Potter. Snow White was in a youth bed and Rose Red was in a crib, and next to them was the little blue and white guest room that one of them would have one day. Because I recognize emotions only in retrospect, I didn't know that I was happy. As always, there was something nagging at my mind's corners. But I did know that I had all that it is proper in this world to wish for.”

Quote by Mary Cantwell

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Mary Cantwell

Mary Cantwell (1930-2000) was an accomplished American journalist known for her in-depth investigative reporting and keen insight into social issues. Throughout her career, she worked for several prominent media outlets, including The New York Times and The Washington Post, covering a wide range of topics from politics to social issues and environmental protection. Cantwell's work has earned her numerous journalism awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, and is considered to have had a profound impact on both the news industry and society. more

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