I was sent to a school because my father was already aware that his d… — Sigrid Undset

I was sent to a school because my father was already aware that his days were numbered, and he was anxious for me to acquire a good education and follow in his footsteps.

Sigrid UndsetNovelist · Norwegian · 1882 – 1949

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