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O Guarani 19.118 · 19.118

It will teach me to be good

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— Chama-me Ceci, dizia às vezes ao índio sorrindo-se; este doce nome me lembrará que fui má para ti; e me ensinará a ser boa.

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Call me Ceci, she would sometimes say to the Indian, smiling; this sweet name will remind me that I was wicked to you; and it will teach me to be good.

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