Paris Quote by Cornelia Otis Skinner

“The reason for the scaffolding on the tower of Saint Germain-des-Près is that a rich American has purchased it and is having it crated for shipping.” quote by Cornelia Otis Skinner — Download Open image

“The reason for the scaffolding on the tower of Saint Germain-des-Près is that a rich American has purchased it and is having it crated for shipping.”

Cornelia Otis Skinner

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