Henry James quote: She was a coquette; he was sure she had a spirit of her own; but in her bright, sweet, superficial ...

She was a coquette; he was sure she had a spirit of her own; but in her bright, sweet, superficial little visage there was no mockery, no irony. Before long it became obvious that she was much disposed towards conversation.

~ Henry James ~

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