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“What seemed funny to Davie is that they were good friends in such a short time, and yet they had a poor opinion of each other. But Mr Mac had sensed what Davie was thinking. He gave him a bottle of orange and said, 'Don't get your feelings hurt, Sonny. I start off with the very highest opinion of everybody, so I have to think less of them with everything they say. But I still think of you very highly. Isn't that better than if I have the lowest opinion of people and my opinion went up with everything they said?”

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Book:The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw
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The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw

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Mario Puzo
Mario Puzo

Mario Puzo was an American author known for his crime novels and family sagas. His 'The Godfather' series is one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, profoundly influencing popular culture. more

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