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And remember, Wallis, there's something the matter with Mr. Allan's shutters. They won't always close the sunshine out as they should." Wallis almost winked, if an elderly, mutton-chopped servitor can be imagined as winking." No, ma'am, " he promised. Something wrong with 'em. I'll remember, ma'am.Margaret Widdemer
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Spring had been the season for dying in the old days. Invalids who had struggled through the dark comfort of winter took fright as the night receded.Mavis Gallant