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It was not miserable - often i did not miss her at all. but there was sometimes a quick, sinking ache when i walked in the door and saw she was not there. twice, however, i'd felt the same sinking feeling when she was.
-Lorrie Moore
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It Was Not Miserable - Often I

Lorrie Moore
It was not miserable - often i did not miss her at all. but there was sometimes a quick, sinking ache when i walked in the door and saw she was not there. twice, however, i'd felt the same sinking feeling when she was.
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