A blessed companion is a book--a book that, fitly chosen, is a lifelong friend...a book that, at a touch, pours its heart into your own.
Douglas William JerroldAbout author
- Author's profession: Playwright
- Nationality: english
- Born: January 3, 1803
- Died: June 8, 1857
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