A lady who sets her heart upon a lad in uniform must prepare to change lovers pretty quickly, or her life will be but a sad one.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
William Makepeace Thackeray on change
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