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For a long time she lay wide awake with her eyes closed.
A wide porch peeked from behind three stucco arches.

Miss Clara chuckled like a mother hen.
"I miss you," he whispered.

He finished a couple of bottles of wine by himself.
On the other side of the thick entry door was a sitting room with lush wine colored carpet.

I can see why Alex fell so hard for you.
Don't be too hard on Howard.

Then there will be no one to tell tales.
"We cannot tell," they answered.

She was too weak to move.
It was all she could do to remain upright on tingling weak legs.

He was strong and ready for every duty.
A strong hand shot out and grasped her arm.

Maybe it was the soft accent that held her attention.
His cultured accent made even bad news sound pleasant.

What a waste of five years.
Gabe didn't waste time.

Her mouth felt dry and her knees weak.
The air was dry and hot, as if she were in a sauna.

I'm disappointed in you.
I'm disappointed in your decision, but I respect it.

He'd be terribly upset.
She was terribly close to him.

This is serious stuff.
Don't joke; I mean to have a serious talk with you.

He paused for a moment to catch his breath.
Some fancy intern catch your eye?

Boys, we're getting a little loud here.
I'm right by where Billy Langstrom went over the side and I can read you loud and clear.

Her face wet with tears.
Their necks, with their wet, close-clinging manes, looked strangely thin.

His laugh was soft and low.
As the Princess held the white piglet in her arms and stroked its soft hair she said: Let Eureka out of the cage, for she is no longer a prisoner, but our good friend.

His voice was controlled.
My voice is harsh and I cannot sing.

It would start all over again.
I don't want you to start feeling neglected.

After a slight hesitation the door burst open with a cracking blow.
"Hi," she said with a slight smile.

Well... they had been flirting with each other in the car.
Well, there are a lot of reasons we don't get along.

The end of the evolution process is the production of a "social tissue" which will be "vitally efficient."
I cast my vote, perchance, as I think right; but I am not vitally concerned that that right should prevail.

She supplied bitterly as she rinsed the last dish and put it into the rack.
And again she began to sob, more bitterly than before.

It had a sweet smell.
That sweet chocolate gaze softened and a smile touched the corners of his mouth.

The people didn't seem to be aware of me.
They were well aware of what could have happened.

I'm surprised to say the weather was better.
The weather was balmy, adding to the enjoyment of the day.