Confidence by Henry James
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indicated."
"Her name is Angela," said Gordon; "but of course I can scarcely call her that." "It 's a beautiful name," Longueville rejoined; "but I may say, in answer to your question, that I am not struck with the fact that her face corresponds to it." "You don't think her face beautiful, then?" "I don't think it angelic. But how can I tell? I have only had a glimpse of her." "Wait till she looks at you and speaks--wait till she smiles," said Gordon. "I don't think I saw her smile--at least, not at me, directly. I hope she will!" Longueville went on. "But who is she--this beautiful girl with the beautiful name?" "She is her mother's daughter," said Gordon Wright. "I don't really know a great deal more about her than that." "And who is her mother?" "A delightful little woman, devoted to Miss Vivian. She is a widow, and Angela is her only child. They have lived a great deal in Europe; they have but a modest income. Over here, Mrs. Vivian says, they can get a lot of things for their money that they can't get at home. So they stay, |
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