A gay temper is like a bright day; true, it may have its faults - a little petulance, a little wilfulness - the flush may be too ready in the cheek, and the flash too prompt in the eye; still these are only trifles to be pardoned, and we like that all the better in which we have something to forgive. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

A gay temper is like a bright day; true, it may have its faults - a little petulance, a little wilfulness - the flush may be too ready in the cheek, and the flash too prompt in the eye; still these are only trifles to be pardoned, and we like that all the better in which we have something to forgive.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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