I never give my real self. I have a hundred sides, and I turn first one way and then the other. I am playing a deep game. I have a number of strong cards up my sleeve. I have never been myself, excepting to two friends.

Mary MacLane

Am Been Cards Deep First Friends Game Give Hundred I Am Myself Never Number Other Playing Real Self Sides Sleeve Strong Then Turn Two Up Way

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