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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Riverman by Stewart Edward White: already long over-stayed his visit; important affairs connected with
his work demanded his attention, he had the comfort of Carroll's
love assured; and the lapse of time alone could be depended on to
change Mrs. Bishop's attitude, a consummation on which Carroll
seemed set. Although Orde felt all the lively dissatisfaction
natural to a newly accepted lover who had gained slight opportunity
for favours, for confidences, even for the making of plans,
nevertheless he could see for the present nothing else to do.
The morning after he had reached this conclusion he again met Gerald
at the gymnasium. That young man, while as imperturbable and
languid in movement as ever, concealed an excitement. He explained
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