They were stars on this stage, each playing to an audience of two: the passion of their pretense created the actuality. Here, finally, was the quinte… - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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They were stars on this stage, each playing to an audience of two: the passion of their pretense created the actuality. Here, finally, was the quintessence of self-expression — yet it was probable that for the most part their love expressed Gloria rather than Anthony. He felt often like a scarecly tolerated guest at a party she was giving.