When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness' sake. But don't make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasi… - Harper Lee

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When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness' sake. But don't make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasion quicker than adults, an evasion simply muddles 'em.

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About Harper Lee

Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926 – February 19, 2016) was an American novelist and author of the classic 1960 novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.

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Native Name: Nelle Harper Lee

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