John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6997 William Makepeae Thakeray 1811-1863 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6997 |
| AUTHOR: | William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863) |
| QUOTATION: | Charlotte, having seen his body Borne before her on a shutter, Like a well-conducted person, Went on cutting bread and butter. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Sorrows of Werther. |
| WORKS: | William Makepeace Thackeray Collection. |