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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Europeans by Henry James: "You have been away some ten hours."
"Turn me from the door!" Felix exclaimed. "They took me to their hearts;
they killed the fatted calf."
"I know what you want to say: they are a collection of angels."
"Exactly," said Felix. "They are a collection of angels--simply."
"C'est bien vague," remarked the Baroness. "What are they like?"
"Like nothing you ever saw."
"I am sure I am much obliged; but that is hardly more definite.
Seriously, they were glad to see you?"
"Enchanted. It has been the proudest day of my life. Never, never have
I been so lionized! I assure you, I was cock of the walk.
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