And earth was heaven a little the worse for wear. And heaven was earth…

Wilkie Collins
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And earth was heaven a little the worse for wear. And heaven was earth, done up again to look like new. ✨ Wilkie Collins (2007). The Moonstone, p.106, 1st World Publishing
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And earth was heaven a little the worse for wear. And heaven was earth, done up again to look like new. ✨ Wilkie Collins (2007). The Moonstone, p.106, 1st World Publishing

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