Washington Irving quote: My object is merely to give the reader a general introduction into an abode where, if so disposed, he may ...

My object is merely to give the reader a general introduction into an abode where, if so disposed, he may linger and loiter with me day by day until we gradually become familiar with all its localities.

~ Washington Irving ~

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