"Early in April, as I was vigorously hoeing in a corner, I unearthed a huge toad, to my perfect delight and satisfaction; he had lived all winter, he had doubtless fed on slugs all the autumn. I could have kissed him on the spot."

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Source : Celia Thaxter (2008). “An Island Garden”, p.56, Applewood Books

Celia Thaxter

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