It was a rare compliment in a world of very few such words of praise, so it balanced being touched by the dry fingers. (22.32)
Maya is so desperate for compliments that she doesn't even mind getting pinched by little old ladies.
Under her loose scrutiny I grew more buxom, and my brown skin smoothed and tight-pored, like pancakes fried on an unoiled skillet. (36.7)
Maya's baby is magic. Okay, not literally, but he does fulfill Maya's wishes for love and beauty.
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