Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

A moment later I heard my sweetheart running up the stairs. My heart expanded with such force that it almost blotted me out. I hitched up the pants of my pajamas, flung the door open: and simultaneously Lolita arrived, in her Sunday frock, stamping, panting, and the she was in my arms, her innocent mouth melting under the ferocious pressure of dark male jaws, my palpitating darling!

A moment later I heard my sweetheart running up the stairs.

Summary

This quote depicts the narrator's intense emotions upon seeing their sweetheart, Lolita, approaching them. The words convey a mix of anticipation, excitement, and desire as the narrator describes their heart expanding with overwhelming force. The mention of hitching up their pajamas and flinging the door open further emphasizes their eagerness. The description of Lolita's arrival in her Sunday dress, along with the use of passionate language, portrays the narrator's passionate attraction and the intense physical connection they share in that moment.

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Love Romance Lolita

By Vladimir Nabokov

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