You have heard the expression doppelgänger? It will take some time to explain, but I shall do so—if you will be calm and listen. It can be beautiful, yes, but also excruciatingly lonely. Then I met this glorious gentleman; imagine, Satan and the Pope in a single figure, who looked like a hangman and scattered money about like holy water. Pierre's voice, just outside the window, made her jump.
Besides, you virtually work here. I shan't try to stop him this time. I'm frightened to be myself, Karl. How long is this absurd situation going to last? The oblong of light narrowed to a pencil-strip as Elizabeth closed the curtains.
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