There is a certain amount which I shan't mention publicly, " Elizabeth said. "Things about Lucia which I should never dream of stating openly."" Those are just the ones I should like to hear about most, " said Diva. "Just a few little titbits.

E.F. Benson
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This quote is very interesting. It means, that there are some things that are not suitable to be said in front of people. These are things, which are not suitable to be said in front of people. These are things, which can be confessed to someone you trust, but not to others.

Source: Mapp And Lucia

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