Charles Dickens Quotes

Up the two terrace flights of steps the rain ran wildly, and beat at the great door, like a swift messenger rousing those within;.

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• Up the two terrace flights of steps the rain ran wildly, and beat at the great door, like a swift messenger rousing those within;.

  

  Charles Dickens
  • Rain
  • Steps
  • Terrace