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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Brother of Daphne by Dornford Yates: eyes up at the reddening sky.
"He understands," she murmured, "he understands."
For a little space we sat silent. Then I rose.
"Good-bye." I said. "You have been very kind. Perhaps I may
come again."
She did not move. Only her eyes left the window and rested on
mine. "Ring the bell," she said. " I am going to take you to
see the ruins. They are at their best, as you said, at sundown."
"Thank you," I said, and stepped to the fireplace. A footman
entered the room. "I want the key of the Abbot's kitchen," said
my hostess.
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