Short story, "Across the street", p.132
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"There's not much you can do in this world without people getting to know."
— Bernard MacLaverty
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Bernard MacLaverty" (Short Stories, The Great Profundo and Other Stories (1987))
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About Bernard MacLaverty
Bernard MacLaverty (born 14 September 1942) is an Irish fiction writer and novelist. His novels include Cal, Grace Notes, and Midwinter Break. He has written five books of short stories.
About Bernard MacLaverty
Bernard MacLaverty (born 14 September 1942) is an Irish fiction writer and novelist. His novels include Cal, Grace Notes, and Midwinter Break. He has written five books of short stories.
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