 ... usual" flashes of fondness. There had been no worrying question of the light this particular flash might kindle ; he had never had to ask himself what his appreciation of Jean Martle might lead to. It would lead to exactly nothing — that had been...  The Other House - Page 202de Henry James - 1897 - 316 pagesAffichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
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...himself what his appreciation of Jean Martle might lead to. It would lead to exactly nothing—that had been settled all round in advance. This was a...public, out-of-door affair, without a secret or a mystery—confined it, as one might say, to the breezy, sunny forecourt of the temple of friendship,... | |
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