Painting Quote by Donna Tartt

“I called, my voice false-sounding and hoarse, slipping the painting into an extra pillowcase and hiding it under the bed before hurrying out of the room.” quote by Donna Tartt — Download Open image

““I called, my voice false-sounding and hoarse, slipping the painting into an extra pillowcase and hiding it under the bed before hurrying out of the room.””

Donna Tartt

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