Cat Quote by Theophile Gautier

“Sometimes he sits at your feet looking into your face with an expression so gentle and caressing that the depth of his gaze startles you.” quote by Theophile Gautier — Download Open image

“Sometimes he sits at your feet looking into your face with an expression so gentle and caressing that the depth of his gaze startles you.”

Theophile Gautier

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