Anyway, the Shanna woman was abrasive, self-obsessed, smug-and those were her good points. Julia suspected that in a pinch the woman might also be careless, the one sin reality never forgave. (Gregory Benford)

Anyway, the Shanna woman was abrasive, self-obsessed, smug-and those were her good points. Julia suspected that in a pinch the woman might also be careless, the one sin reality never forgave.

Gregory Benford

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