She didn't dare to look up, but she could feel their frightened eyes h…

Markus Zusak
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She didn't dare to look up, but she could feel their frightened eyes hanging onto her as she hauled the words in and breathed them out. A voice played the notes inside her. This, it said, is your accordion.
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