I think the dying pray at the last not please, but thank you, as a gue…

Annie Dillard
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I think the dying pray at the last not please, but thank you, as a guest thanks his host at the door. ✨ 1974 Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, ch.15.
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I think the dying pray at the last not please, but thank you, as a guest thanks his host at the door. ✨ 1974 Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, ch.15.

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