But she knew that no matter what beauty lay behind, it must remain there. No one could go forward with a load of aching memories. (Margaret Mitchell)

But she knew that no matter what beauty lay behind, it must remain there. No one could go forward with a load of aching memories.

Margaret Mitchell

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