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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Daisy Miller by Henry James: find a certain mental relief in being able to have a private
understanding with him--to say to him, as an intelligent man,
that, bless you, HE knew how extraordinary was this
young lady, and didn't flatter himself with delusive--
or at least TOO delusive--hopes of matrimony and dollars.
On this occasion he strolled away from his companion to pluck
a sprig of almond blossom, which he carefully arranged
in his buttonhole.
"I know why you say that," said Daisy, watching Giovanelli.
"Because you think I go round too much with HIM."
And she nodded at her attendant.
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