The wastes of snow on the hill were ghostly in the moonlight. The stars were piercingly bright.

Maud Hart Lovelace
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The wastes of snow on the hill were ghostly in the moonlight. The stars were piercingly bright. This quote captures the majestic beauty of the night sky with a pensive tone that grows in power as it progresses. The moon was shining in the night sky in a way that made it seem like it was almost magic.

Source: Betsy And Tacy Go Downtown

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