Do you remember what you said to me once? That you could help me only …

Edith Wharton
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Do you remember what you said to me once? That you could help me only by loving me? Well-you did love me for a moment; and it helped me. It has always helped me. ✨ Edith Wharton (2016). The House of Mirth: Edith Wharton, p.275, VM eBooks
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Do you remember what you said to me once? That you could help me only by loving me? Well-you did love me for a moment; and it helped me. It has always helped me. ✨ Edith Wharton (2016). The House of Mirth: Edith Wharton, p.275, VM eBooks

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