Quote by Mary Higgins Clark

The truth is I hate cocktail parties when the only person I know is my supposed date, and he abandons me the minute we come in the door.

The truth is I hate cocktail parties when the only person I

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their distaste for cocktail parties in which they find themselves attending with a date who leaves them soon after entering. The quote suggests that the individual prefers attending such events with someone they already know, as it can be uncomfortable and lonely to navigate a social gathering alone. The quote highlights the speaker's frustration with their date leaving them, implying a desire for companionship and a preference for more enjoyable social interactions.

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Truth Door

By Mary Higgins Clark

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