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— Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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XII. Mary Trevellyn to Miss Roper.

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Arthur Hugh Clough·1819–1861
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ear Miss Roper,--It seems, George Vernon, before we left Rome, saidSomething to Mr. Claude about what they call his attentions.Susan, two nights ago, for the first time, heard this from Georgina.It is SO disagreeable and SO annoying to think of!If it could only be known, though we may never meet him again, thatIt was all George's doing, and we were entirely unconscious,It would extremely relieve--Your ever affectionate Mary. P.S. (1)Here is your letter arrived this moment, just as I wanted.So you have seen him,--indeed, and guessed,--how dreadfully clever!What did he really say? and what was your answer exactly?Charming!--but wait for a moment, I haven't read through the letter. P.S. (2)Ah, my dearest Miss Roper, do just as you fancy about it.If you think it sincerer to tell him I know of it, do so.Though I should most extremely dislike it, I know I could manage.It is the simplest thing, but surely wholly uncalled for.Do as you please; you know I trust implicitly to you.Say whatever is right and needful for ending the matter.Only don't tell Mr. Claude, what I will tell you as a secret,That I should like very well to show him myself I forget it. P.S. (3)I am to say that the wedding is finally settled for Tuesday.Ah, my dear Miss Roper, you surely, surely can manageNot to let it appear that I know of that odious matter.It would be pleasanter far for myself to treat it exactlyAs if it had not occurred: and I do not think he would like it.I must remember to add, that as soon as the wedding is overWe shall be off, I believe, in a hurry, and travel to Milan;There to meet friends of Papa's, I am told, at the Croce di MaltaThen I cannot say whither, but not at present to England.
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