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“Self-pity is the hens' besetting sin," remarked Mr. Payton. "Foolish fowl. How they came to achieve anything as perfect as the egg I do not know! I cannot fathom.”

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Book:Gone-Away Lake

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Elizabeth Enright

Elizabeth Enright was an American children's literature writer, born on September 17, 1909, and died on June 8, 1968. Her works are known for their rich imagination and profound insight into the psychology of children, making significant contributions to the field of children's literature. more

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