Dom Casmurro 74.5 · 74.5

Eu, impaciente, queria ir à casa ao pé

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Eu, impaciente, queria ir à casa ao pé, imaginava que Capitu saísse da janela assustada e não tardasse a aparecer, para indagar e explicar...

I, impatient, wanted to go to the house next door; I imagined that Capitu came out of the window frightened and would soon appear to inquire and explain...

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The narrator, impatient, wanted to go to the house next door.

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The narrator expresses his impatience and desire to go to the neighboring house, imagining Capitu's reaction.

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