A Escrava Isaura 8.10 · 8.10

Henrique is Malvina's brother, who had stormed off at Cap. III's end threatening to expose Leôncio. His wish to leave 'absolutamente,' at all costs, marks how little he can bear his brother-in-law's house — but a death, and a sister's plea, override even that.

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