“Curious," it said. "What you call your decent self doesn't dare look me in the eye! What a mistake people make who say that the man who won't look you in the eye is not to be trusted! As if mere brazenness were a sign of honesty; really, the theory of decency is the most amusing thing in the world.”
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Ghosts I Have Met, and Some Others
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John Kendrick Bangs
John Kendrick Bangs was an American author born on May 27, 1862, and died on January 21, 1922. He is best known for his children's literature, particularly for creating the character 'Piglet' in the 'Winnie-the-Pooh' series. more
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