In a world where thrushes sing and willow trees are golden in the spring, boredom should have been included among the seven deadly sins. (Elizabeth Goudge)

In a world where thrushes sing and willow trees are golden in the spring, boredom should have been included among the seven deadly sins.

Elizabeth Goudge

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