"He was conscious that something in personality bolstered his confidence and allowed him to rest, to seek peace and find it. He never game a name to it, and never spoke of it. And never, never would he have allowed himself or anyone to call it – love"
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"In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me."
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