the idea of the lying in chamber was symbolic of the mother 's womb , but anne decided she had already been in a womb once ; she did n't want to be in one again . the door creaked opened , and richard poked in his head . anne picked up a pillow and threw it at him . '' you are not allowed in here . men are forbidden from the lying in chamber , '' anne snarled . despite her gruffness , richard admitted himself into the
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