Vesaas, Tarjei, 1897-1970 / The great cycle. Det store spelet (1967)
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Later that spring things were different at school. Per and Olav spent more time with the others. But they kept ahead. Per had to.
Åsne was a leader. All she had to say was, "Let's!" and you wanted to at once. Per came no closer to her, only watched from afar and wished many vague wishes.
Soon school was over, and the wishes lost their urgency. He began reading the paper. The whole world was in the paper, and at school he had been given a clear picture of the world.
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