What's the use of making mysteries? It only makes people want to nose …

Edith Wharton
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What's the use of making mysteries? It only makes people want to nose 'em out. ✨ Edith Wharton (2013). Delphi Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated), p.2113, Delphi Classics
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What's the use of making mysteries? It only makes people want to nose 'em out. ✨ Edith Wharton (2013). Delphi Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated), p.2113, Delphi Classics

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