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“Isn't it rather a strain on friendship,' answered Phyllis, shrewdly, 'when two sets of our friends become acquainted, and seem to prefer one another to us, the old and tried and trusty friend of each?”

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Book:The Romance of a Shop

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The Romance of a Shop

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Amy Levy, an English essayist, was born on November 10, 1861, and passed away on September 10, 1889. Her works are known for their sharp psychological insights and profound depiction of women's lives in the late 19th century. more

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