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or was human, discreet,

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hall. It was mandatory attenda

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the far end, near

ce ringing through the silent hall.

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bowl in front of me

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her chest. "Oh! My heart!

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but he didn't move to help

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back with a

my hand. Ple

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my voice sounding

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