' (In short, she performed abortions. Their teeth were stained; their lips made them appear as if they'd been drinking blood, but that was just the betel juice. Larch took a gulp of what he hoped was clearer air; the fragrance of ether was still heavily present in 'If I fell in, I'll bet you could save me,' she said to Angel, who [609] couldn't tell if the big woman was being flirtatious or threatening—of if she was idly fooling around.
'Every year Olive writes them up, and every year nobody pays no attention. Although they teased her, they meant her no harm. Larch and Homer taking turns at poking Angel's belly, looking into Angel's eyes and feeling Angel's grip. He also realized that she must be the one needing the abortion—not her mother.
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