Quote by Helen Hayes

There's a little vanity chair that Charlie gave me the first Christmas we knew each other. I'll not be parting with that, nor our bed - the four-poster - I'll be needing that to die in.

There's a little vanity chair that Charlie gave me the first

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's attachment to certain personal possessions that hold sentimental value. The mention of a vanity chair and a four-poster bed symbolizes the intimate connection shared with their partner, Charlie. The speaker's refusal to part with these items implies a desire for them to remain significant even in the face of death. It highlights the importance of memories and the emotional attachment we can have to objects that remind us of our loved ones.

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Christmas

By Helen Hayes

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