He knew she was there by the joy and terror that took possession of hi…

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He knew she was there by the joy and terror that took possession of his heart [...] Everything was lit up by her. She was the smile that brightened everything around. ✨ Leo Tolstoy (2012). Anna Karenina, p.25, Courier Corporation
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