“This is for you, “he said, “keep it. It’ll bring you luck.”
“Well, thanks, ” she replied, ‘it’s very nice. But surely you know by now I’m not superstitious? ”
“Yes, yes of course, but keep it anyway. You never know. And it’s wonderful, isn’t it? Look! ”
She picked up the little ivory and examined it between her fingers.
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I love this. It's unconventional and full of spirit. (may God curse all of us women with mystical men!) . Wonderful little story.