{S}he came up suddenly beside me so I saw her reflection in a mirror. At the sight of her I was paralyzed with happiness; … {S}he was smiling at me, … not a dream but a presence that filled the whole room … I knew I couldn't turn around, that to look at her directly was to violate the laws of her world and mine; … our eyes met in the glass for a long moment; but just as she seemed about to speak … - a vapor rolled between us and I woke up.
( Donna Tartt )
[ The Goldfinch ]
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