Why did you look at the sunset?' Philip answered with his mouth full: …

W. Somerset Maugham
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Why did you look at the sunset?' Philip answered with his mouth full: Because I was happy. ✨ W. Somerset Maugham (2011). Of Human Bondage (人性枷鎖), p.1885, Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
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Why did you look at the sunset?' Philip answered with his mouth full: Because I was happy. ✨ W. Somerset Maugham (2011). Of Human Bondage (人性枷鎖), p.1885, Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.

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