And when suddenly the god stopped her and, with anguish in his cry, ut…

Rainer Maria Rilke
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And when suddenly the god stopped her and, with anguish in his cry, uttered the words: ‘He has turned round’ – she comprehended nothing and said softly: ‘Who?
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