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O Guarani 13.4 · 13.4

A finger to her lips for silence

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As duas meninas falavam com alguma vivacidade; mas ao aproximarem-se da porta, Cecília que ia um pouco adiante voltou-se para sua prima na pontinha dos pés, e com um arzinho petulante levou o dedo aos lábios recomendando silêncio.

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The two girls were talking with some liveliness; but as they neared the door, Cecília, who was a little ahead, turned to her cousin on tiptoe and, with a petulant little air, raised her finger to her lips, calling for silence.

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