Paragraph 4
“They came down the steps from Leahy's terrace prudently, Frauenzimmer:”
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Watching two elderly midwives walk along the beach causes Stephen to think about birth, his own origins, and the origins of all humanity. His thoughts move from the practical business of childbirth to theology, mysticism, and the biblical story of
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