510 The Figure in the Carpet by Henry James (Part 2)
The History of Literature
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The Death of Hugh Veriker
Gwendolyn Corvik became the wife of Drayton Dean. The couple were so awfully intellectual that it struck people as a suitable match. I measured better than anyone the wealth of understanding the bride would contribute to the union. When she passed out of all reach, I felt re-announcement indeed my appointed lot. My jailers had gone off with the key.
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