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to her home, because in her simplicity she thought he seemed lonely, though he only suffered from æstheticism. He came, and at the close of the evening observed to her: "I had no idea that I should meet so many distinguished people at your house," his voice unconsciously emphasizing the pronoun. Such a remark stands in striking contrast to that of Dr. Holmes, who said to his hostess: "Make use of me in any way I can help you most." That was high-bred courtesy; he came to serve her and make others happy. If each would believe, as simply as did the Doctor, that such ability was more or less in each one's power, how agreeable society would become, and how happy would all be! But people torment themselves by thinking that they have neither use nor beauty, therefore they stand in corners looking suspicious or bored. Young men can depart from a room when the pressure of average persons upon them becomes too

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