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“She was coming. I watched the slight figure grow out of the dusk between the trees, and the darkness in which I had walked of late fell away. The wood that had been so gloomy was a place of sunlight and song; had red roses sprung up around me I had felt no wonder. She came softly and slowly with bent head and hanging arms, not knowing that I was near. I went not to meet her - it was my fancy to have her come to me still - but when she raised her eyes and saw me I fell upon my knees.”

Quote by Mary Johnston

Work

To Have and to Hold

This novel delves into the emotional journey of characters navigating the intricacies of love and commitment. more

Author

Mary Johnston
Mary Johnston

Mary Johnston was an American novelist born on November 21, 1870, and died on May 9, 1936. Her works primarily revolve around the history and culture of the American South, known for their delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight. more

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