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Any walk through a park that runs between a double line of mangy trees and passes brazenly by the ladies toilet is invariably known as Lover's Lane.

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Summary

This quote humorously points out that a walkway in a park, no matter how unromantic or mundane it may seem, can be given a more romantic or poetic name, like "Lover's Lane." The observation suggests that people are often inclined to enhance their surroundings with enchanting titles, despite the reality that it may not actually be a particularly romantic or picturesque place.

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