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Page 16
I dissect the slices of rum-flavored cake one by one. I play the greedy mouse with
my fingertip, picking out the lozenges of candied cherries and angelica, the
raisins plump with alcohol. I relish these jewels encrusted in the dark cake, the
glory ...
I dissect the slices of rum-flavored cake one by one. I play the greedy mouse with
my fingertip, picking out the lozenges of candied cherries and angelica, the
raisins plump with alcohol. I relish these jewels encrusted in the dark cake, the
glory ...
Page 112
The grain of sand fate has blown into the well-oiled works of my tranquility. An
event. Have him come in. Keep him out. And the wedding cake to be delivered
before his very eyes! The ceremony spoiled. Jane Eyre. Life hanging in the
balance.
The grain of sand fate has blown into the well-oiled works of my tranquility. An
event. Have him come in. Keep him out. And the wedding cake to be delivered
before his very eyes! The ceremony spoiled. Jane Eyre. Life hanging in the
balance.
Page 113
Or else have the Student come in, confess everything, the imaginary guests, and
he's quite welcome to share the wedding cake, it's very good, you'll see, have a
piece. Change the meaning of the ceremony. Or maybe I'll provoke him, throw my
...
Or else have the Student come in, confess everything, the imaginary guests, and
he's quite welcome to share the wedding cake, it's very good, you'll see, have a
piece. Change the meaning of the ceremony. Or maybe I'll provoke him, throw my
...
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