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We had been dressing the wee lassie one day is a graceful fairy-like…

Quote byJessie Saxby · 1842–1940

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: (This book contains a portrayal of the death of Jessie Saxby’s daughter Laura, nicknamed “Lalla”.).

English (original)

We had been dressing the wee lassie one day is a graceful fairy-like of Aunt Ellen's devising, and maternal pride gave utterance to some (foolish) remarks about the child's appearance. Very sweetly came the rebuke from childhood's wisdom. "Yes, but it was very good of God to make me pretty."

— Jessie Saxby

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