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Conflicted Affections Between Two Women
Louis Mazzini
While I never admired Edith as much as when I was with Sibella, I never longed for Sibella as much as when I was with Edith.
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Reflections on Exuberance and Crudity
The Parson
I always say that my west window has all the exuberance of ] without, happily, any of the concomitant crudities of his period.
[[Geoffrey Chaucer|Chaucer]
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A Distinctive Retirement Plan
Mr. Elliot
Even my lamented master, the great Mr. Berry himself, never had the privilege of hanging a duke. What a finale to a lifetime in the public service!
Prison Governor
Finale?
Mr. Elliot
Yes, I intend to retire. After using this silken rope, never again be content with hemp.
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Critique of Modern Clergy Principles
Louis Mazzini
The Reverend Lord Henry was not one of those newfangled parsons who carry the principles of their vocation uncomfortably into private life.
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Room for Growth in Europe
Sibella
He says he wants to go to Europe to expand his mind.
Louis
He certainly has room to do so.
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The Challenges of Unfriendly Assassination
Louis Mazzini
It is so difficult to make a neat job of killing people with whom one is not on friendly terms.
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Critique of Family Traditions in Society
Louis Mazzini
The D’Ascoynes certainly appeared to have accorded with the tradition of the landed gentry and sent the fool of the family into the Church
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Falling to Earth in Berkeley Square
Louis Mazzini
]; she fell to earth in Berkeley Square.
[Lady Agatha D'Ascoyne has been killed while sailing a hot-air balloon over London.; [s:The Arrow and the Song|I shot an arrow in the air]
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Moral Stance on Blood Sports
Louis Mazzini
The next morning I went out shooting with Ethelred—or rather, to watch Ethelred shooting; for my principles will not allow me to take a direct part in blood sports.
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Discontent with an Uninspiring Engagement
Sibella Holland
Oh, Louis! I don't want to marry Lionel!
Louis
Why not?
Sibella
He's so dull.
Louis
I must admit he exhibits the most extraordinary capacity for middle age that I've ever encountered in a young man of twenty-four.
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