She knew full well the enormity of her offense, but because her desire…

Harper Lee
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She knew full well the enormity of her offense, but because her desires were stronger than the code she was breaking, she persisted in breaking it. ✨ Harper Lee (2014). To Kill A Mockingbird, p.165, Random House
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She knew full well the enormity of her offense, but because her desires were stronger than the code she was breaking, she persisted in breaking it. ✨ Harper Lee (2014). To Kill A Mockingbird, p.165, Random House

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