Doesn't it scare you, having your death close by all the time?” said Lyra. "Why ever would it? If he's there, you can keep an eye on him. I'd be a lot more nervous not knowing where he was. (Philip Pullman)

Doesn't it scare you, having your death close by all the time?” said Lyra. "Why ever would it? If he's there, you can keep an eye on him. I'd be a lot more nervous not knowing where he was.

Philip Pullman

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