For sure, there were a lot of things I didn’t understand at all. For instance, the reason why she treated me special. I couldn’t for the life of me believe I might be any better or different in any way than anyone else. But when I told her that, she only laughed. “It’s really very simple,” she said. “You sought me out. That’s the biggest reason.” “And supposing somebody else had sought you out?” “At least for the present, it’s you who wants me. What’s more, you’re loads better than you think you are.” “So why is it I get to thinking that way?” I puzzled. “That’s because you’re only
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