'A friend,' he repeated, sentimental suddenly. 'Someone to last your w…

E. M. Forster
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'A friend,' he repeated, sentimental suddenly. 'Someone to last your whole life and you his. I suppose such a thing can't really happen outside sleep.' ✨ Maurice.
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