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In Chapter VIII of "The Man Between," Ethel Rawdon visits Dora Stanhope at the Savoy in London, discovering that Dora is struggling with loneliness and the dullness of marriage life. Contrarily, Ethel reveals she is in London primarily for shopping, dismissing Dora's expectation of her visit being solely in response to Dora's letter. Dora, who appears envious of Ethel's apparent happiness, discusses her disinterest in her husband Basil's philanthropic activities and her own boredom with the societal…-
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In "The Man Between," Chapter X, the narrative continues with Ethel and Tyrrel's deepening relationship through correspondence after Ethel’s husband, Colonel Rawdon's deteriorating health complicates their lives. As Tyrrel remains unable to leave Colonel Rawdon in his final hours, Ethel finds solace and closeness in their exchange of letters, illustrating the strength and intimacy of their bond despite physical separation. This detail underscores the narrative's examination of love's endurance and…
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Chapter XIII of "The Man Between" chronicles a profound turn in the lives of Dora and those entwined with her destiny. After a moment of shared happiness, Ethel reveals to Tyrrel she received letters updating them on Dora's affairs. Dora, now in Paris, devotes herself to caring for her father, Mr. Denning, during his convalescence from a critical operation. The tableau painted is one of redemption and familial duty, where Dora exemplifies an idyllic daughter’s role contrary to her past tumults. The…
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This chapter introduces the formidable Lord Justice-Clerk, Adam Weir, and his delicate wife, Jean Rutherford, the last descendant of the wild "riding Rutherfords of Hermiston." Their union appears mismatched; his demanding nature clashes with her meek fragility. Jean, known for her piety and tenderness, struggles with her role as the judge's wife, failing to meet his domestic expectations and suffering under his harsh comments. Despite her devotion and attempts at expressing love, including a poignant…-
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In "Weir of Hermiston," Chapter II, "Father and Son," the complex and strained relationship between Lord Justice-Clerk Adam Weir and his son Archie is explored against the backdrop of late 18th century Scotland. The chapter reveals the stark contrast between the two characters: Adam Weir, a respected yet feared judge known for his stoicism, imperiousness, and dedication to law, and his son Archie, a sensitive and intelligent young man with a penchant for the humanities, fostered by his friendship with Lord…
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In 1813, Archie Weir, the son of the presiding judge, Lord Hermiston, witnesses the trial and execution of Duncan Jopp, a man accused of heinous crimes, and is deeply disturbed by it. The trial exemplifies both the harshness of justice and the moral indifference of the era towards capital punishment. Archie, horrified by the cruelty and glee with which his father, Lord Hermiston, administers justice, publicly denounces the hanging as a "God-defying murder," causing scandal. Following this outburst,…
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In Chapter IV of "Weir of Hermiston" titled "Opinions of the Bench," Archie visits Lord Glenalmond late at night, deeply agitated and in search of counsel. Despite Archie's refusal to eat citing his distress, Glenalmond insists on the importance of nourishment, subtly indicating his expectation of Archie's visit and his understanding of his troubled state without pressing for details immediately. Once the servant leaves, Archie confronts the matter directly, asking Glenalmond if he was the one who informed…
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at the time and place appointed, and bestow one day with me and my friends in hunting the Otter, I will dedicate the next two days to wait upon you; and we too will, for that time, do nothing but angle, and talk of fish and fishing. Piscator. It is a match, Sir. I'll not fail you, God willing, to be at Amwell Hill to-morrow morning before…-
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some years Superintendent of the Moravian Church in England. His epitaph,chosen by himself, was characteristic of the man, XII Corinthians, II:5, "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God." Thus the Moravian settlement in Georgia, begun with such high hopes in 1735, came to an end. The members, far from abandoning their missionary zeal, simply shifted the focus of their efforts to locations that offered greater acceptance and less political…-
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come. He explained the sail and his intentions fully to Mugambi, who was delighted with the prospect of being able to return to his own country.The canoe was drawn well up on the beach above the high water mark,and as Tarzan had had considerable experience in the building of small craft among the cannibals of the mainland, he felt no doubt but that he could fashion a seaworthy dugout with which to make the short journey to the coast.The following few days were occupied in preparing for their…-
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