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The Gods Are Athirst
Anatole France · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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Lemma.
Normally a verb of flowing, couler takes a discreet-transmission sense when Desmahis slips Julienne a note. The object and recipient establish the use: he asks her to come to the attic after others sleep. The narration records a request, not a reply agreeing to it.
Places to read
- Chapter X, paragraph 66Frenchcoula à la fille du marchand de couleurs un billet: Slipped the colour merchant’s daughter a note. The note invites Julienne to the attic.