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“I love you, Althea—you are so beautiful,” murmured the young man into my ear. Well, I was willing enough. I looked up at him from under my eyelashes. “I love you too,” I confessed. I averted my gaze and added privately, “You are so rich.” Unfortunately, I apparently said this aloud, if just barely, and his hearing was sharper than one would expect, given his other attributes.”

Quote by Patrice Kindl

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Patrice Kindl
Patrice Kindl

Patrice Kindl is a novelist born in 1951. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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