Michael CoxThe summer passed quietly. I busied myself as best I could, reading a good deal.
About This Quote
This is a story about how a girl who was falling in love with her boyfriend went on to the summer. She was very happy because she had made many friends during the summer. The story ends with her saying “The summer passed quietly. I busied myself as best I could, reading a good deal.”
Source: The Meaning Of Night
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