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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy: Stephen said not another word. He did not care to speak plainly
of Elfride after that unfortunate slip his tongue had made in
respect of her having committed herself; and, apart from that,
Knight's severe--almost dogged and self-willed--honesty in
criticizing was unassailable by the humble wish of a youthful
friend like Stephen.
Knight was now ready. Turning off the gas, and slamming together
the door, they went downstairs and into the street.
Chapter XIV
'We frolic while 'tis May.'
It has now to be realized that nearly three-quarters of a year
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