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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Confidence by Henry James: "It will do beautifully," Longueville answered, in a happy tone,
looking at her and plying his brush. "It is immensely good of you
to take so much trouble."
For a moment she made no rejoinder, but presently she said--
"Of course if I pose at all I wish to pose well."
"You pose admirably," said Longueville.
After this she said nothing, and for several minutes he painted
rapidly and in silence. He felt a certain excitement,
and the movement of his thoughts kept pace with that of his brush.
It was very true that she posed admirably; she was a fine creature
to paint. Her prettiness inspired him, and also her audacity,
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