They say that when you’re really in love, the world becomes gossamer a…

Daniel Handler
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They say that when you’re really in love, the world becomes gossamer and gorgeous, but in my experience the world gets grimy, and the love object is in stark relief from the surroundings. This is love, a pretty thing on an ugly street.
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