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tice and strict self-discipline that people think of when they think of policemen. His sharp edges were deeply defined, as if carved by a knife. His lips, slightly curled in a smile, made him look les...tly, walked in, and finally sat down by the bed. But the lump huddled under the blanket remained motionless. She leaned over, gently lifting a corner of the cool quilt, and was met with her daughter's...