In this excerpt from Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita," the narrator reflects on his longing and memories, using vivid language to evoke both desire and a sense of nostalgia. The imagery of peeping through hedges suggests a yearning to glimpse the past, while the description of intimate actions conveys a mix of innocence and eroticism. The mention of a "nymphet's scent" indicates a deep and lingering connection to a youthful figure that haunts...