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O Guarani 7.47 · 7.47

How so, my daughter?

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— Como assim, minha filha? disse D. Antônio.

— How so, my daughter? said D. Antônio.

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ComoKO-muHowassima-SEENGso,minhaMEE-nyamyfilhaFEE-lyadaughter?disseDEE-sesaidD.Antônio.

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— How so, my daughter? said D. Antônio.

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The father — unlike the mother — leans in with tenderness, drawing out the story. His warmth toward both Cecília and Peri frames the great tribute he is about to make.

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