Story of a Life: In that dawnHarvill P., 1965 |
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... autumn . I have been fond of misty days ever since — especially in autumn when the watery light is lemon - yellow like turning leaves . It was almost impossible to find lodgings , but we 200 Firinka, Water Pipes and Minor Risks.
... autumn . I have been fond of misty days ever since — especially in autumn when the watery light is lemon - yellow like turning leaves . It was almost impossible to find lodgings , but we 200 Firinka, Water Pipes and Minor Risks.
Page 213
... leaf left on the plane tree . I had noticed that stubborn grey leaf the day before but now , at night , it seemed a tiny living creature keeping me company . At rare intervals a rifle shot rang out in town . After each shot the dogs ...
... leaf left on the plane tree . I had noticed that stubborn grey leaf the day before but now , at night , it seemed a tiny living creature keeping me company . At rare intervals a rifle shot rang out in town . After each shot the dogs ...
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... leaves floating on clear puddles , they had all drowned . Now they lay submerged , layer upon yellow rotting layer plastering the pavement . Only the wet ivy leaves in the back gardens caught the light as a last reminder of life . I ...
... leaves floating on clear puddles , they had all drowned . Now they lay submerged , layer upon yellow rotting layer plastering the pavement . Only the wet ivy leaves in the back gardens caught the light as a last reminder of life . I ...
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Whirlpool page | 7 |
Blue Torches | 23 |
The Journalists Café | 36 |
Copyright | |
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