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To the old haggard of a woman, I said, “Old haggard of a woman,
you have almost done as I have asked. You have taken your eyes out
and pulled out all of your teeth, but I still see a shard of shining white in
your mouth, your mouth which is fowl with
blood and stink. I find you
disgusting, but I can ascertain that you
have indeed attempted to do as I have told you. I am a kind girl, old
woman, and I will fulfill my end of the
bargain, even though you did
not. I will pity you with my kindness.”
The old woman smiled and her mouth brimmed with slime.
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