I heard one cry in the night, and I heard one laugh afterwards. If I cannot forget that, I shall not be able to sleep again. (M. R. James)

I heard one cry in the night, and I heard one laugh afterwards. If I cannot forget that, I shall not be able to sleep again.

M. R. James

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