All I could think of when I got a look at the place from th… - Shirley Jackson

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All I could think of when I got a look at the place from the outside was what fun it would be to stand out there and watch it burn down.

Shirley Jackson

The Haunting of Hill House · November 28, 2006 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Shirley Hardie Jackson (December 14, 1916 – August 8, 1965) was an American writer known for her works of horror and mystery. Over her writing career, which spanned more than two decades, she composed six novels, two memoirs, and over 200 short stories.

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All I could think of when I got a look at the place from the outside was what fun it would be to stand out there and watch it burn down. - Shirley Jackson

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