I want to put my hand out and touch you. I want to do for you and care…

Edith Wharton
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I want to put my hand out and touch you. I want to do for you and care for you. I want to be there when you're sick and when you're lonesome. ✨ Edith Wharton (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated), p.1241, Delphi Classics
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I want to put my hand out and touch you. I want to do for you and care for you. I want to be there when you're sick and when you're lonesome. ✨ Edith Wharton (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated), p.1241, Delphi Classics

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