"Don't do it, Eleanor told the little girl;……" — Shirley Jackson

Don't do it, Eleanor told the little girl; insist on your cup… - Shirley Jackson

"Don't do it, Eleanor told the little girl; insist on your cup of stars; once they have trapped you into being like everyone else you will never see your cup of stars again; don't do it; and the little girl glanced at her, and smiled a little subtle, dimpling, wholly comprehending smile, and shook her head stubbornly at the glass. Brave girl, Eleanor thought; wise, brave girl."

— Shirley Jackson

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