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The widow and the bicycle.

Publication: Americas (English Edition)
Publication Date: 01-MAR-09
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: The widow and the bicycle.(LATITUDES)(Short story)(Reprint)

Article Excerpt
When old man Garcia, the veteran typesetter at the print shop, died, he left behind a widow and a bicycle in good condition.

She was tall, thin, elegant, freely tuned ... and coveted by many. Her beauty was undeniable, but her lines and her class also suggested a noble character; it was clear she'd never fail you in a tight situation. She was also amazingly light and easy; you could carry her away with just two fingers under her seat! The men in the shop and in the neighborhood would have given anything to ride her. What a bicycle!

The widow wasn't bad either. Her name was Flor and she always wore a flower in her hair. It was an abundant and luxurious crop of hair that fell down her shoulders in silky black cascades with just a hint of red. She was on the...

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