Euphrates is complaining. She says: “Why are you so restless, my Tigris? You’re tiring everyone – and yourself. Why this endless rage of yours?”’ Narin draws closer. ‘And what does Tigris say?’ ‘Tigris says, “Why’re you asking, my Euphrates? Even if I were to explain, you’d never understand. You’re blessed with calmness of spirit. I’m not like you. It’s so hard to be me – it’s hard to have to fight all the time.”’ ‘And how does Euphrates reply?’ ‘Let me see …’ Grandma says, her head bent in concentration. For a while she listens, nodding. ‘Umm, hmm.’ ‘Tell me!’ ‘Oh, Euphrates says, “But you’re
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