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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton by Edith Wharton: Miss Van Vluyck turned back through the volume, peering short-
sightedly up and down the pages, till she came to a stop and
remained motionless, like a dog on a point.
"Well, have you found it?" Mrs. Ballinger enquired, after a
considerable delay.
"Yes. I've found it," said Miss Van Vluyck in a queer voice.
Mrs. Plinth hastily interposed: "I beg you won't read it aloud if
there's anything offensive."
Miss Van Vluyck, without answering, continued her silent
scrutiny.
"Well, what IS it?" exclaimed Laura Glyde excitedly.
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