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The Poison Tree

CHAPTER XXXVI
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I longed to throw myself at your feet, but I feared you would not forgive my sin against you, so I refrained.

From within the window I looked, thinking, 'Now I will let him see me.' I came in, but you fell senseless, and since then I have sat with your head on my lap.

I knew not that such joy was in my destiny.

But, fie! you love me not; when you put your hand upon me you did not recognize me! I should have known you by your breath.".


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