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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The American by Henry James: simply of the interjection "Oh!" followed by a geographical,
or more correctly, perhaps a theological noun in four letters--
had better not be transferred to these pages. He turned his back
without more ceremony upon the pink dress and went out of the box.
In the corridor he found Valentin and his companion walking towards him.
The latter was thrusting a card into his waistcoat pocket.
Mademoiselle Noemie's jealous votary was a tall, robust young man
with a thick nose, a prominent blue eye, a Germanic physiognomy,
and a massive watch-chain. When they reached the box,
Valentin with an emphasized bow made way for him to pass in first.
Newman touched Valentin's arm as a sign that he wished to speak with him,
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