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Quote from "Godfather's Picture Book" (1868)

"But he was with her in those days; now she is alone, alone forever. She does not know his grave; no one knows it.

Faithfulness to her husband was her only crime.

"For long and many years she sat there, while life went on outside. Life never pauses, but we will for a moment here, and think of her and the words of the song.

I keep my promise to my husband still, In want and dire need, and always will.

Source: Jean Hersholt's translation of "Godfather's Picture Book"

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• Registered motifs in "Godfather's Picture Book"

Registered motifs in this quote:

1. Grave
2. Oath

Keywords: Man, woman, marriage, loneliness

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