[Daniel Deronda by George Eliot]@TWC D-Link bookDaniel Deronda CHAPTER V 17/20
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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