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The Awkward Age

BOOK EIGHTH
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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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