[The Awkward Age by Henry James]@TWC D-Link bookThe Awkward Age BOOK EIGHTH 55/84
It brings home to one his success." "His success is true," Mrs.Brook insisted.
"How he does it I don't know." "Oh DON'T you ?" trumpeted the Duchess. "He's amazing," Mrs.Brook pursued.
"I watch--I hold my breath.
But I'm bound to say also I rather admire.
He somehow amuses them." "She's as pleased as Punch," said the Duchess. "Those great calm women--they like slighter creatures." "The great calm whales," the Duchess laughed, "swallow the little fishes." "Oh my dear," Mrs.Brook returned, "Harold can be tasted, if you like--" "If _I_ like ?" the Duchess parenthetically jeered.
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