“....his silence he has indicated that he is willing. He hasn't the strength any more, the excess vitality, for an affair—its danger, its demand performances, the secrecy added like a filigree to your normal life, your gnawing preoccupation with it and with the constant threat of its being discovered and ended.”
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Book:Rabbit at Rest
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Rabbit at Rest
This book is a part of a series that delves into the life of a character named Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom. The story follows Rabbit as he contemplates his life and the choices he has made, particularly in the context of aging and personal growth. more
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