The new is older than the old And newest friend is oldest friend in this That, waiting him, we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought. (Helen Hunt Jackson)

The new is older than the old And newest friend is oldest friend in this That, waiting him, we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought.

Helen Hunt Jackson

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