Ever since [that day], a small uncertainty had buzzed between us. It was a sense of chemistry that had been a little elusive, a little imprecise, until now.

Amor Towles
Ever since [that day], a small uncertainty had buzzed between...
Ever since [that day], a small uncertainty had buzzed between...
Ever since [that day], a small uncertainty had buzzed between...
Ever since [that day], a small uncertainty had buzzed between...
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In the novel "The Quiet American," by Graham Greene, there is a line that says, "ever since [that day], a small uncertainty had buzzed between us. "After a long and intense relationship, a man and a woman feel a small uncertainty. This may not seem like much in the world of relationships, but it is an important feeling. It is a sign of love and attraction -- but it can also be a sign of uncertainty. It's hard to know when to trust someone.

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