Jean Prouvaire was timid only in repose. Once excited, he burst forth,…

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Jean Prouvaire was timid only in repose. Once excited, he burst forth, a sort of mirth accentuated his enthusiasm, and he was at once both laughing and lyric. ✨ Victor Hugo (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Victor Hugo (Illustrated), p.2760, Delphi Classics
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Jean Prouvaire was timid only in repose. Once excited, he burst forth, a sort of mirth accentuated his enthusiasm, and he was at once both laughing and lyric. ✨ Victor Hugo (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Victor Hugo (Illustrated), p.2760, Delphi Classics

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