But he was a perfect gentleman, Aunt Amelia. He did not even try to kiss me, though he wanted to.... You always tell me I must be receptive to broadening experiences. That would have been a broadening experience. And, from what I have observed, a very enjoyable one.

Elizabeth Peters
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