A breeze blew through the room, blew curtains in at one end and out the other like pale flags, twisting them up towards the frosted wedding-cake of the ceiling, and then rippled over the wine-coloured rug, making a shadow on it as wind does on the sea.

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This quote describes a gentle breeze flowing through a room, causing the curtains to sway inwards and outwards like pale flags. The breeze continues to ripple over a wine-colored rug, creating a shadow akin to how wind creates ripples on the sea. The imagery in this quote beautifully captures the tranquility and ambiance of the scene, painting a vivid picture of movement and serenity.

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