Happy-playgrounds Quote by Daniel Woodrell

“babies don't know anything but nipples and lullabies. they splash out looks of wonder on anybody whether they merit it or not.” quote by Daniel Woodrell — Download Open image

““babies don't know anything but nipples and lullabies. they splash out looks of wonder on anybody whether they merit it or not.””

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“of the ready green on a blue felt top. The gentlemen who had assembled around it for an evening of high-stakes Hold ’Em were well dressed, well fed, and well heeled, but now their mouths hung loose and their poolside tans paled. “Hands on the table, guys,” Jadick said. “And don’t any of you act one-armed.” A short man with…

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“Her right hand held a bottle of Pepsi that she'd clogged with peanuts and called a late lunch.”

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