The least Charles could have done,' Constance said, considering seriously, 'was shoot himself through the head in the driveway. - Shirley Jackson

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The least Charles could have done,' Constance said, considering seriously, 'was shoot himself through the head in the driveway.

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About Shirley Jackson

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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Alternative Names: Shirley Hardie Jackson
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