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There was a pleasant party of barge people round the fire. You might not have thought it pleasant, but they did; for they were all friends or acquaintances, and they liked the same sort of things, and talked the same sort of talk. This is the real secret of pleasant society.

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Summary

This quote suggests that what makes a society or gathering pleasant is the presence of like-minded individuals who share similar interests and engage in similar conversations. In this case, the barge people in the party enjoy each other's friendship because they have commonalities and connect on shared experiences and topics. The author implies that pleasant society is not determined by external factors or appearances, but rather by the sense of belonging and camaraderie that arises from having a shared understanding among its members.

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