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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from An International Episode by Henry James: to reflection. "Well, yes."
"My poor, sweet child," murmured her sister.
"What have I said that is so silly?" asked Bessie.
"You are a little too simple; just a little. It is very becoming,
but it pleases people at your expense."
"I am certainly too simple to understand you," said Bessie.
"Shall I tell you a story?" asked her sister.
"If you would be so good. That is what they do to amuse simple people."
Mrs. Westgate consulted her memory, while her companion sat gazing
at the shining sea. "Did you ever hear of the Duke of Green-Erin?"
"I think not," said Bessie.
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