Marta blinked at him with manufactured innocence. 'Kareen had it from Mark. I had it from Ivan. Mama had it from Gregor. And Da had it from Pym. If you're trying to keep it a sectret, Miles, why are you going around telling everyone'?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character suspects someone is keeping a secret and questions why they’re sharing it.
- In plain terms
- She wonders why Miles tells everyone a secret he should keep.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of gossip and the spread of confidential information.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle someone who leaks secrets?
- When is sharing a secret justified?
Another view
Context is limited to a fictional scene.
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