The Gilda Stories: A NovelAn elegant, sensual and naturalistic fantasy -- a Black vampire story. |
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Page 47
... remember that ? " " Yes , " the Girl said weakly . " You must also remember , later , when time weighs on you like hard earthenware strapped to your back , it is for love that we do this . " Gilda's eyes were fiery and unfocused . The ...
... remember that ? " " Yes , " the Girl said weakly . " You must also remember , later , when time weighs on you like hard earthenware strapped to your back , it is for love that we do this . " Gilda's eyes were fiery and unfocused . The ...
Page 82
... remember the faces . " Gilda sucked in her breath sharply . She heard Bird's voice tell- ing her that death was inevitable for all life . It was the wanton de- struction of life to no purpose that was the sin . She had spoken softly ...
... remember the faces . " Gilda sucked in her breath sharply . She heard Bird's voice tell- ing her that death was inevitable for all life . It was the wanton de- struction of life to no purpose that was the sin . She had spoken softly ...
Page 89
... remember things as if I'd seen them through a very small window . The backs of my sisters and the others dragging long bags of cotton , the sound of their breathing , much too heavy for children . My mother sweating in the cook house ...
... remember things as if I'd seen them through a very small window . The backs of my sisters and the others dragging long bags of cotton , the sound of their breathing , much too heavy for children . My mother sweating in the cook house ...
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