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When important people condescend upon acts of benevolence which are lightly esteemed they have a right to feel annoyed. All Lady Stapleton's breeding was not proof against the irritating sense of rudeness and impropriety, that increased momentarily, as she waited without greeting or explanation. First she crinkled her calm brows, then tapped impatiently with her fan, and finally sat bolt upright with unmistakable signs of displeasure.
I don't understand it, she remarked, looking round the company with an eye of resentment. I don't understand it at all. Instantly, like a forest of autumn leaves, the assemblage of silks rustled and murmured in agreement that what puzzled Lady Stapleton was past finding out, and, moreover, 'in this instance smoked unpleasantly of insult.
Here they were, leaders of fashion, devotees of pleasure, assembled at once by invitation and as an act of patronage, yet neither host nor hostess appeared to welcome them. It was enough, they felt, to justify them in washing their hands forever of all deeds of charity.
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When important people condescend upon acts of benevolence which are lightly esteemed they have a right to feel annoyed. All Lady Stapleton's breeding was not proof against the irritating sense of rudeness and impropriety, that increased momentarily, as she waited without greeting or explanation. First she crinkled her calm brows, then tapped impatiently with her fan, and finally sat bolt upright with unmistakable signs of displeasure.
I don't understand it, she remarked, looking round the company with an eye of resentment. I don't understand it at all. Instantly, like a forest of autumn leaves, the assemblage of silks rustled and murmured in agreement that what puzzled Lady Stapleton was past finding out, and, moreover, 'in this instance smoked unpleasantly of insult.
Here they were, leaders of fashion, devotees of pleasure, assembled at once by invitation and as an act of patronage, yet neither host nor hostess appeared to welcome them. It was enough, they felt, to justify them in washing their hands forever of all deeds of charity.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Her theme, admirably and felicitously chosen, was The Crime of Drunkenness, with special reference to the lower orders. To be sure no drunkard of the lower orders would be present to benefit by her scathing denunciation of his ways; but the reporters aforesaid would give her eloquence wings, and it was hoped that between its swills of beer the nation would give heed and mend. Now here she was primed and ready, with a picked audience hungering for her wisdom, and lo I no Herrick.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a devastating and sobering look at the reality of marital problems, addiction, and the true meaning of repentance. When Lady Stapleton, a well-known public figure, agrees to speak at a local Vicarage meeting on social reform, no one could have imagined the shocking and humiliating events that would unfold. In a moment of deep embarrassment for all present, the Vicar's wife, Mrs. Herrick, appears intoxicated, publicly shaming her husband and the entire gathering. As a result, the Herricks become social outcasts, their reputations irrevocably tarnished. In the aftermath, the author examines the complexities of addiction, the hypocrisy of public opinion, and the profound depths of tragedy that result. This book is a powerful and moving account of a family destroyed by both internal and external forces, offering insights into the true nature of responsibility and forgiveness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243514045_0
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