“Every guest of ours knows how it is. It’s not something directed at you.”

In case Sheila got the wrong idea, Alex explained the situation.

“I’m not upset, Alex. Don’t be nervous. There’s no misunderstanding.”

Sheila added with a smile, “I get it. We like to keep our little sanctuary private.”

This particularly rang true for the wealthy. The Yorks were less inclined to share their private lives on social media so as not to invite prying eyes and the perception of showing off.

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