William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes

Charlotte, having seen his body Borne before her on a shutter, Like a well-conducted person, Went on cutting bread and butter.

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• Charlotte, having seen his body Borne before her on a shutter, Like a well-conducted person, Went on cutting bread and butter.

  

  William Makepeace Thackeray
  • Body
  • Cutting
  • Bread