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The Portrait of a Lady

CHAPTER V
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"Never mind what they call you.

When you do suffer they call you an idiot.

The great point's to be as happy as possible." She looked at him a little; she had taken her candle and placed her foot on the oaken stair.

"Well," she said, "that's what I came to Europe for, to be as happy as possible.

Good-night." "Good-night! I wish you all success, and shall be very glad to contribute to it!" She turned away, and he watched her as she slowly ascended.


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