One realized all sorts of things. The value of an illusion, for instance, and that the shadow can be more important than the substance. All sorts of things. (Jean Rhys)

One realized all sorts of things. The value of an illusion, for instance, and that the shadow can be more important than the substance. All sorts of things.

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