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“O neguinho continua com a mão estendida. Encaro o rombo preto que reside no lugar do olho esquerdo dele, entro naquele buraco e vejo meu passado, presente e futuro. Abaixo a janela e entrego cinco reais na mão dele, ele agradece.”

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