She had only to push back a table or draw up a chair and the delighted friend found himself perfectly at home. When the long day's work was done, what a silent tumult of scattered music, of damaged flowers - the ravages that friendship brings. Soundlessly, Genevieve restored piece to her kingdom. And Bernis could feel how distant in her and well defended was the little captive girl who once had loved him...
[Southern Mail, Saint-Exupery, A. d.]
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