And the Top spoke no more of his old love; for that dies away when the beloved objects has lain for five years in a roof gutter and got wet through; yes, one does not know her again when one meets her in the dust box.
Hans Christian AndersenAbout author
- Author's profession: Author, Writer, Poet
- Nationality: danish
- Born: April 2, 1805
- Died: August 4, 1875
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