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After the Storm

CHAPTER XIII
10/12

My profession naturally opens to me doors of observation that are shut to many.

I see the inside of character, where others look only upon the fair outside." "And so learn to be suspicious of everybody," said Irene.
"No; only to read indices that to many others are unintelligible." "I must learn to read them also." "It would be well if your sex and place in the world gave the right opportunity," replied Hartley.
"Truly said.

And that touches the main question.

Women, immured as they now are, and never suffered to go out into the world unless guarded by husband, brother or discreet managing friend, will continue as weak and undiscriminating as the great mass of them now are.

But, so far as I am concerned, this system is destined to change.


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