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“— Прелестна жено — казваше Мони, — нека да разменим вярата на душите си. — Добре — отвръщаше тя, — ще се оженим след войната и ще проглушим света с жестокостите си. — Съгласен съм — каза Мони, — но това трябва да бъдат само законосъобразни действия. — Може би си прав — съгласи се болногледачката. — Най-приятно е да вършиш това, което е разрешено.”

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Book:Le 11.000 verghe
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Le 11.000 verghe

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Guillaume Apollinaire
Guillaume Apollinaire

Guillaume Apollinaire, a French poet, was born on August 25, 1880, and died on November 9, 1918. His poetic works had a profound impact on French literature at the beginning of the 20th century. more

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