The gentleman had also a young daughter, of rare goodness and sweetness of temper, which she took from her mother, who was the best creature in the world.
Charles PerraultAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: french
- Born: January 12, 1628
- Died: May 16, 1703
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