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That you'll tell us your most-beloved opening line

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Before Agatha downs that Champagne, Darling . . .

What’s your . . .

1. Favorite opening line in literature:

2. Favorite closing line:

3. Favorite line of advice:

4. Favorite line depicting sex:

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Wait—what did I miss?

Oh, just one of the nosiest questions I’ve ever asked:

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