Quote by Cassandra Clare

Wo wei ni xie de, he said, as he raised the violin to his left shoulder, tucking it under his chin. He had told her many violinists used a shoulder rest, but he did not: there was a slight mark on the side of his throat, like a permanent bruise, where the violin rested. You made something for me? Tessa asked.I wrote something for you, he corrected, with a smile, and began to play.

Wo wei ni xie de, he said, as he raised the violin to his le

Summary

In this quote, a character is preparing to play the violin and explains that he doesn't use a shoulder rest like many other violinists. Instead, he has a mark on the side of his throat, a testament to the intimate and personal connection he shares with the instrument. When Tessa asks if he made something for her, he clarifies that he actually wrote something for her. This quote highlights the character's dedication and affection for the violin, as well as his desire to express his feelings through music.

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Tessa Gray Jem Carstairs

By Cassandra Clare

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