It is an odd thing, but every one who disappears is said to be seen at San
Francisco. It must be a delightful city, and possess all the attractions of the
next world. OSCAR WILDE, 1891
ATTRIBUTION
Original source
The Picture of Dorian Gray, book 1891.
Version previously published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, 46
(July 1890).
By
Oscar Wilde
Details
Ch. 19.
Lord Henry Wotton to Dorian Gray discussing Basil Hallward's
disappearance.