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“If she had had the money, she would have put herself through enough plastic surgery to look respectable again. She didn't understand women, like Betsy, who had the money and didn't want to. For the same reason, she would never live in one of the outer boroughs or in the suburbs, no matter how much more space she could get for how much less money. It said something about you that you could not stay in Manhattan, that you valued a few extra square feet over the chance to be close to art, literature and history. The six tall tumblers in her kitchen cabinet had come from Steuben Glass and cost $345 for the set. The green silk dress she was wearing had come from Brooks Brothers and cost $225 off the rack.”

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Book:Somebody Else's Music
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Somebody Else's Music

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Jane Haddam
Jane Haddam

Jane Haddam, born on July 13, 1951, is an accomplished writer known for her works across various literary genres. She is celebrated for her profound insights and rich imagination. more

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