Agatha Christie quote: At the small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was ...

At the small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction - it fascinated rather than repelled.

~ Agatha Christie ~

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