S. J. Watson Quotes

With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that given weighed against that which has been received, and the balance, more often than not, disappointing him.

S. J. Watson

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• With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that given weighed against that which has been received, and the balance, more often than not, disappointing him.

  

  S. J. Watson
  • Balance
  • Affection
  • Tests