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But we’ve moved on

Cleveland Amory and friend.

“The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you shouldn't — it just keeps you from enjoying it”.

Cleveland Amory (1917-1998), an American author, reporter, television critic and animal-rights activist. He originally was known for writing a series of popular books poking fun at the pretensions and customs of society, starting with The Proper Bostonians, in 1947. He was a Boston Brahmin himself.

The Town of Nahant peninsula, very close to Boston and was long a favorite summer place for Boston Brahmins. Mr. Amory was born there.

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