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“Wanting him to come back before anyone notices part of the world has not moved …”

“even after all these winters, I see you sitting there, perched at the edge of s…”

“If you hold on to the handle, she said, it's easier to maintain the illusion of…”

“I have too much to lose, she said, if I cross that line. Like what? I said. She…”