Elizabeth von Arnim Quotes

Fortunately, though she was hungry, she didn't mind missing a meal. Life was full of meals. They took up an enormous proportion of one's time.

Elizabeth von Arnim

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• Fortunately, though she was hungry, she didn't mind missing a meal. Life was full of meals. They took up an enormous proportion of one's time.

  

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  • Hungry
  • Proportion