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“‘Now, don’t be stupid over this. I don’t require you to fall in love with my boy, but I do think you might try to understand him… if you let yourself go I am sure you are sensible... Let yourself go. Pull out from the depths those thoughts that you do not understand, and spread them out in the sunlight and know the meaning of them. By understanding George you may learn to understand yourself.” pg 25

“‘My father has that effect on nearly everyone,’ he informed her. ‘He will try to be kind.’
‘I hope we all try,’ said she, smiling nervously.
‘Because we think it improves our characters. But he is kind to people because he loves them; and they find him out, and are offended, or frightened.’ pg 23