The more skillful the performance of false cheer, the more pleasing the effect is upon one's public and on that private audience to whom one owes even more. (Judith Martin)

The more skillful the performance of false cheer, the more pleasing the effect is upon one's public and on that private audience to whom one owes even more.

Judith Martin

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