Generosity Quote by Elizabeth Jane Howard

“Charity knew there was nothing more coarse and common than an afternoon in bed with a total stranger -- but the lad installing the telephone had a grin that made her heart turn flips.” quote by Elizabeth Jane Howard — Download Open image

““Charity knew there was nothing more coarse and common than an afternoon in bed with a total stranger -- but the lad installing the telephone had a grin that made her heart turn flips.””

Elizabeth Jane Howard

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