The idea of death, blurted out in despair between a couple of kisses, returned implacable and keen. — Emile Zola
The idea of death, blurted out in despair between a couple of kisses, returned implacable and keen.
L'idée de la mort, jetée avec désespoir entre deux baisers, revenait implacable et aiguë.
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