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“So far as Alice was concerned Russell might have worn a placard,'Engaged'. She looked upon him as diners entering a restaurant look upon tables marked 'Reserved": the glance, slightly discontented, passes on at once.”

Quote by Booth Tarkington

Book:Alice Adams
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Alice Adams

Alice Adams is a fictional character whose story delves into the complexities of social hierarchy and the pursuit of personal goals amidst a backdrop of societal expectations. more

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Booth Tarkington
Booth Tarkington

Booth Tarkington was an American novelist known for his works that often depicted the lives of the upper class in the early 20th century. His writing style was characterized by wit and social commentary, and he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice. more

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