The shadows of his face were deepening and his tight lips s… - Stephen Crane

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The shadows of his face were deepening and his tight lips seemed holding in check the moan of great despair. There could be seen a certain stiffness in the movements of his body, as if he were taking infinite care not to arouse the passion of his wounds. As he went on, he seemed always looking for a place, like one who goes to choose a grave.

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Stephen Crane (1 November 1871 – 5 June 1900) was an American novelist, poet and journalist.

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