Quote by: Elizabeth Enright

Self-pity is the hens' besetting sin," remarked Mr. Payton. "Foolish fowl. How they came to achieve anything as perfect as the egg I do not know! I cannot fathom.


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Author Bio


  • NameElizabeth Enright
  • Descriptionchildren's literature writer, illustrator,
  • BornSeptember 17, 1909
  • DiedJune 8, 1968
  • ProfessionWriter
  • WorksThimble Summer; Gone-Away Lake