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Daniel Deronda

CHAPTER V
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I have just learned that.

I have been taught how bad my taste is, and am feeling growing pains.

They are never pleasant," said Gwendolen, not taking any notice of Mrs.Arrowpoint, and looking up with a bright smile at young Clintock.
Mrs.Arrowpoint was not insensible to this rudeness, but merely said, "Well, we will not press anything disagreeably," and as there was a perceptible outburst of imprisoned conversation just then, and a movement of guests seeking each other, she remained seated where she was, and looked around her with the relief of a hostess at finding she is not needed.
"I am glad you like this neighborhood," said young Clintock, well-pleased with his station in front of Gwendolen.
"Exceedingly.

There seems to be a little of everything and not much of anything." "That is rather equivocal praise." "Not with me.

I like a little of everything; a little absurdity, for example, is very amusing.


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