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A love story, at least a convincing one, requires three elements - the lover, the beloved, and the adventures they have together.
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A Love Story, At Least A Convincing

Jane Smiley
A love story, at least a convincing one, requires three elements - the lover, the beloved, and the adventures they have together.
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