And when he had finished speaking in turn, she said: "Now let us write."

But he always found it hard to make a start, and with difficulty sought

his expressions. Then she came gently, and, leaning over his shoulder,

began to whisper sentences in his ear. From time to time she would

hesitate, and ask: "Is that what you want to say?"

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