Gilbert was friendly-very friendly-far too friendly.... But Anne no longer found it satisfying. The rose of love made the blossom of friendship pale and scentless by contrast. (Lucy Maud Montgomery)

Gilbert was friendly-very friendly-far too friendly.... But Anne no longer found it satisfying. The rose of love made the blossom of friendship pale and scentless by contrast.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

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