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“I went to bed last night utterly dejected; I thought I was never going to amount to anything, and that you had thrown away your money for nothing. But what do you think? I woke up this morning with a beautiful new plot in my head, and I've been going about all day planning my characters, just as happy as I could be. No one can ever accuse me of being a pessimist! If I had a husband and twelve children swallowed by an earthquake one day, I'd bob up smilingly the next morning and commence to look for another set. ~Jershua Abbott”

Quote by Jean Webster

Book:Daddy Long-Legs and Dear Enemy: Illustrated
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Daddy Long-Legs and Dear Enemy: Illustrated

This book is a compilation of tales that showcase the adventures of the characters Daddy Long-Legs and Dear Enemy, presented with accompanying illustrations. more

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Jean Webster
Jean Webster

Jean Webster was an American writer born on July 24, 1876, and died on June 11, 1916. Known for her humorous and witty writing style, her works were highly appreciated by readers. more

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