said.

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    “I’ll go rig,” I said, anticipating Ss.

    Since I kept our c brief, syard bit into us, ood t moving. Afterroked my beautiful Shekure’s hair.

    “Esther, I’m afraid,” she said.

    “My dear, don’t be afraid,” I said. “Every cloud has a silver lining. Look, you’re finally married.”

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    S me in a  said, You understand w I mean.

    “ your  to you.”

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    came out of to open t, “tyard gate.

    “It’s been quite some time since o the heavens.”

    S t sky, recited a long prayer.

    I suddenly felt so distant and estranged from S it  . As soon as sty Sionately on both cheeks.

    “Esthis world for me or my children.”

    It pleased me t s mention her new husband’s name.

    “Go to Elegant Effendi’s alk casually to  send us any  me knoely .”

    “Do you have any messages for hasan?” I said.

    I felt embarrassed, not because I’d asked