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The Europeans

CHAPTER V
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But they say themselves that I am different.

It makes them unhappy." "Since you accuse me of concealing my real impressions, I may admit that I think the tendency--among you generally--is to be made unhappy too easily." "I wish you would tell that to my father," said Gertrude.
"It might make him more unhappy!" Felix exclaimed, laughing.
"It certainly would.

I don't believe you have seen people like that." "Ah, my dear cousin, how do you know what I have seen ?" Felix demanded.
"How can I tell you ?" "You might tell me a great many things, if you only would.

You have seen people like yourself--people who are bright and gay and fond of amusement.

We are not fond of amusement." "Yes," said Felix, "I confess that rather strikes me.


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