Bouquets Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

“I would far rather have two or three lilies of the valley gathered for me by a person I like, than the most expensive bouquet that could be bought!” quote by Elizabeth Gaskell — Download Open image

“I would far rather have two or three lilies of the valley gathered for me by a person I like, than the most expensive bouquet that could be bought!”

Elizabeth Gaskell

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