It is one of the major tragedies that nothing is more discomforting than the hearty affection of the Old Friends who never were friends. (Sinclair Lewis)

It is one of the major tragedies that nothing is more discomforting than the hearty affection of the Old Friends who never were friends.

Sinclair Lewis

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