I had discovered that the plainest house can crown a fantasy or daydream. An open window can be tolerated. So can an ope — Lloyd Jones, Mister Pip
I had discovered that the plainest house can crown a fantasy or daydream. An open window can be tolerated. So can an ope — Lloyd Jones, Mister Pip
I had discovered that the plainest house can crown a fantasy or daydream. An open window can be tolerated. So can an ope — Lloyd Jones, Mister Pip
I had discovered that the plainest house can crown a fantasy or daydream. An open window can be tolerated. So can an ope — Lloyd Jones, Mister Pip
I had discovered that the plainest house can crown a fantasy or daydream. An open window can be tolerated. So can an ope — Lloyd Jones, Mister Pip
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I had discovered that the plainest house can crown a fantasy or daydream. An open window can be tolerated. So can an open door. But I discovered the value of four walls and a roof. Something about containment that at the same time offers escape.

— Lloyd Jones, Mister Pip
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