“Nothing - nothing, sir. I am not depressed.”
“But I affirm that you are: so much depressed that a few words would bring tears to your eyes - indeed, they are there now, shining and swimming; … Well, to-night I excuse you; but understand…I expect you to appear in the drawing-room every evening; it is my wish; don’t neglect it.. Good-night, my —“ he stopped, but his lip, and abruptly left me.
— Nov 08, 2025 08:19AM
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