To the Lighthouse, Part 6 of 13
The Sleepy Bookshelf
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The Young Man's Desire to Affirm Himself
He wanted somebody to give him a chance of asserting himself. Lily Briscoe knew all that, could she not see the ribs and thigh bones of the young man's desire to impress himself? But she thought, screwing up her eyes and remembering how he snuck neared at women. Can't paint, can't write. Why should I help him relieve himself? Then she thought, I should certainly expect Mr. Tansey to get me out. So she sat there, smiling. You're not planning to go to the lighthouse, are you, Lily? Said Mrs. Ramsey. When Mrs. Ramsey said this, as the glance in her eyes said it, of course for the
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