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‘Do you like this place?’ asked Sniff in surprise, looking at the desolation all around them.
‘Certainly I do,’ said Snufkin. ‘Look as that black velvet tree with the beautiful grey colours beyond; look at the mountains that are deep purple-red in the distance! And sometimes a big blue buffalo comes to look at himself in the river.’
‘You aren’t by any chance – er – a painter?’ asked Moomintroll rather shyly.
‘Or perhaps a poet?’ suggested Sniff.
‘I am everything!’ said Snufkin, putting on the kettle.
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— Tove Jansson – Comet in Moominland —