Charles Dickens Quotes

I never see any difference in boys. I only know two sorts of boys. Mealy boys and beef-faced boys.

Charles Dickens

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• I never see any difference in boys. I only know two sorts of boys. Mealy boys and beef-faced boys.

  

  Charles Dickens
  • Difference
  • Boys
  • Beef