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Ellen Glasgow Quotes: It would appear, from the best examples, that the proper way of beginning a preface to one's work is with a humble apology for having written at all.
         

It would appear, from the best examples, that the proper way of beginning a preface to one's work is with a humble apology for having written at all.


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