He greatly valued his possessions, chiefly because they were his, and derived genuine pleasure from contemplating a painting, a statuette, a rare lace curtain - no matter what - after he had bought it and placed it among his household gods.
Kate ChopinAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 8, 1850
- Died: August 22, 1904
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