Anxious Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

“Margaret found that the indifferent, careless conversations of one who, however kind, was not too warm and anxious a sympathizer, did her good.” quote by Elizabeth Gaskell — Download Open image

“Margaret found that the indifferent, careless conversations of one who, however kind, was not too warm and anxious a sympathizer, did her good.”

Elizabeth Gaskell

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