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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from A Legend of Montrose by Walter Scott: "Should he talk long in this manner," said Lord Menteith, "you
must keep your harp in tune, my dear Annot."
"I hope not," said Annot, anxiously; "this fit has been a long
one, and probably will not soon return. It is fearful to see a
mind, naturally generous and affectionate, afflicted by this
constitutional malady."
As she spoke in a low and confidential tone, Lord Menteith
naturally drew close, and stooped forward, that he might the
better catch the sense of what she said. When Allan suddenly
entered the apartment, they as naturally drew back from each
other with a manner expressive of consciousness, as if surprised
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