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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The American by Henry James: Poor Claire--in a white shroud and a big brown cloak!
That's the toilette of the Carmelites, you know. Well, she was always
fond of long, loose things. But I must not speak of her to you;
only I must say that I am very sorry for you, that if I could have
helped you I would, and that I think every one has been very shabby.
I was afraid of it, you know; I felt it in the air for a fortnight
before it came. When I saw you at my mother-in-law's ball,
taking it all so easily, I felt as if you were dancing on your grave.
But what could I do? I wish you all the good I can think of.
You will say that isn't much! Yes; they have been very shabby;
I am not a bit afraid to say it; I assure you every one thinks so.
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