Watchin' and listenin' is the thing at present; not talking. ✨ C. S. L…

C. S. Lewis
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Watchin' and listenin' is the thing at present; not talking. ✨ C. S. Lewis (2013). The Chronicles of Narnia Complete 7-Book Collection with Bonus Book: Boxen, p.65, Harper Collins
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