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O Guarani 19.2 · 19.2

The timid Indian keeps his distance

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O pobre índio tímido e esquivo, não se animava a chegar-se à casa, senão quando via de longe a D. Antônio de Mariz passeando sobre a esplanada; adivinhava que naquela habitação só o coração nobre do velho fidalgo sentia por ele alguma estima.

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The poor Indian, timid and shy, did not dare to draw near the house except when he saw from afar D. Antônio de Mariz strolling on the esplanade; he guessed that in that dwelling only the noble heart of the old nobleman felt any esteem for him.

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