She was thrilling to a desire that urged her to go forward, to be in c…

Jack London
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She was thrilling to a desire that urged her to go forward, to be in closer to that fire, to be squabbling with the dogs, and to be avoiding and dodging the stumbling feet of men. ✨ Jack London, JACK LONDON (2015). White Fang (Arcadia Classics), p.49, Jack London
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