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“After several minutes, she [Joe] turned toward him [Pockets]. 'What changes it?' 'Not -what-.' A pause. '-Who-.' 'Who then?' 'The one who walks with you down into your closet. Down where you hide the bodies. Who isn't afraid of the stuff you're taking to the grave. The stuff you don't share with anyone.”

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Book:The Last Exchange
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Book:Race Matters
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