Here are my roses. Like 'em?” "They're beautiful,” said Laura politely. "On the whole,” said Mr. Baldock, "I prefer them to human beings. They don't last as long for one thing. (Agatha Christie)

Here are my roses. Like 'em?” "They're beautiful,” said Laura politely. "On the whole,” said Mr. Baldock, "I prefer them to human beings. They don't last as long for one thing.

Agatha Christie

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