Dom Casmurro 115.4 · 115.4

As dúvidas dissipadas

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Quando ele saiu, referi as minhas dúvidas a Capitu; ela as desfez com a arte fina que possuía, um jeito, uma graça toda sua, capaz de dissipar as mesmas tristezas de Olímpio.

When he left, I referred my doubts to Capitu; she undid them with the fine art she possessed, a way, a grace all her own, capable of dissipating the very sadnesses of Olímpio.

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The narrator shares his doubts with Capitu, who dispels them with her fine art and grace.

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The narrator shares his doubts with Capitu, who dispels them with her unique charm and skill, capable of even removing the sadness of Olímpio.

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