But when a man suspects any wrong it sometimes happens that if he be a…

Herman Melville
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But when a man suspects any wrong it sometimes happens that if he be already involved in the matter he insensibly strives to cover up his suspicions even from himself. And much this way it was with me. I said nothing and tried to think nothing. ✨ Herman Melville (2016). Moby Dick (World Classics, Unabridged), p.68, Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
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