I drank the coffee, and then I wanted a cigarette. But I wasn’t sure if I should smoke, under the circumstances—in Mother’s presence. I thought it over; really, it didn’t seem to matter, so I offered the keeper a cigarette, and we both smoked.
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Since we’re all going to die, it’s obvious that when and how don’t matter.
Aljean Jhade Loteriñahar citeretfor 6 måneder siden
Still, I had an idea he looked annoyed, and I said, without thinking: “Sorry, sir, but it’s not my fault, you know.”
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I agreed it wasn’t a bad plan; it would punish her, all right.
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Every time there’s a death here, they’re in a nervous state for two or three days
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It was such a new experience, being a focus of interest; in the ordinary way no one ever paid much attention to me.
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I felt as I hadn’t felt for ages. I had a foolish desire to burst into tears. For the first time I’d realized how all these people loathed me.
Amandla Ngcobohar citeretfor 10 timer siden
that's why I love you,” she added. “But maybe that's why one day I'll come to hate you.”
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Then she asked me again if I loved her. I replied, much as before, that her question meant nothing or next to nothing—but I supposed I didn't.