She was as one who, in madness, was resolute to throw herself from a precipice, but to whom some remnant of sanity remained which forced her to seek those who would save her from herself.
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- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: english
- Born: April 24, 1815
- Died: December 6, 1882
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