You might, from your appearance, be the wife of Lucifer,” said Miss Pr…

Charles Dickens
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You might, from your appearance, be the wife of Lucifer,” said Miss Pross, in her breathing. “Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me. I am an Englishwoman. ✨ Charles Dickens (2011). A Tale of Two Cities Thrift Study Edition, p.285, Courier Corporation
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You might, from your appearance, be the wife of Lucifer,” said Miss Pross, in her breathing. “Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me. I am an Englishwoman. ✨ Charles Dickens (2011). A Tale of Two Cities Thrift Study Edition, p.285, Courier Corporation

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