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O Guarani 19.14 · 19.14

Brilliant little birds

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A menina admirava essas avezinhas brilhantes, umas escarlates, outras azuis e verdes; mas todas de reflexos dourados, e formas mimosas e delicadas!

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The girl marveled at those brilliant little birds, some scarlet, others blue and green; but all of golden sheen, and of dainty and delicate forms!

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