Louise Erdrich Quotes

My mind ran over scenes of Shesheeb seducing Margaret until I was a wagon dragged by the runaway horses of my jealousy.

Louise Erdrich

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• Horses
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• My mind ran over scenes of Shesheeb seducing Margaret until I was a wagon dragged by the runaway horses of my jealousy.

  

  Louise Erdrich
  • Mind
  • Jealousy
  • Horses