Ah! love is even more fragile than its gifts! A tress of raven hair: oh, only those Whose souls have felt this one idolatry Can tell how precious is the slightest thing Affection gives and hallows. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Ah! love is even more fragile than its gifts! A tress of raven hair: oh, only those Whose souls have felt this one idolatry Can tell how precious is the slightest thing Affection gives and hallows.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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