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“I don't approve of open fires. You can't think, or talk or even make love in front of a fireplace. All you can do is stare at it.” quote by Rex Stout — Download Open image

“I don't approve of open fires. You can't think, or talk or even make love in front of a fireplace. All you can do is stare at it.”

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