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The Crushed Flower and Other Stories

CHAPTER VII
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One has to tear his clothing, and perhaps his body as well.

What did you say, Mariet?
MARIET--Don't you want to kiss little Noni?
You shall never kiss him again.
"No, I don't want to." Silence.
"You will go alone." "Yes, I will go alone." "Did you ever cry, Haggart ?" "No." "Who is crying now?
I hear some one crying bitterly." "That is not true--it is the roaring of the sea." "Oh, Haggart! Of what great sorrow does that voice speak ?" "Be silent, Mariet.

It is the roaring of the sea." Silence.
"Is everything ended now, Haggart ?" "Everything is ended, Mariet." Mariet, imploring, says: "Gart! Only one motion of the hand! Right here--against the heart--Gart!" "No.

Leave me alone." "Only one motion of the hand! Here is your knife.

Have pity on me, kill me with your hand.


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