Marcel Proust quote: I spent many a charming evening talking and playing with Albertine, but none so sweet as when I was watching ...

I spent many a charming evening talking and playing with Albertine, but none so sweet as when I was watching her sleep.

~ Marcel Proust ~

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I spent many a charming evening talking and playing with Albertine, but none so sweet as when I was ...

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