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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Rezanov by Gertrude Atherton: more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair,
even though the latter were thick and bright. He
said tentatively:
"I notice these Californians still wear the hair
long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats
look much better no doubt than if they followed a
fashion of which it would seem they had not heard
--and perhaps do not admire. I ventured to pack
two of your excellency's wigs when we were leav-
ing St. Petersburg--"
"Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his
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