To be perfectly honest, I think she became sick of Society during her debut season. Better to lock herself in her room with her books than to spend her life paying calls and going to balls.

Shanna Swendson
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You may be surprised to find out that the actress, Grace Kelly, was very popular. She made a name for herself in Hollywood and was a model of modern glamour. However, she grew tired of the social scene surrounding her and was done with going to balls and attending parties. She would often prefer spending time alone reading a book to going out.

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