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Brides Quote by O. Henry

“Bride knoweth bride at the glance of an eye. And…” quote by O. Henry — Download Open image

“Bride knoweth bride at the glance of an eye. And between them swiftly passes comfort and meaning in a language that man and widows wot not of.”

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