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l am the descendent of an old family.
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Time is an abyss, profound as
a thousand nights.
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Centuries come and go. . .
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. . .to be unable to grow old is terrible.
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That is not the worst.
There are things more horrible than that.
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Can you imagine enduring centuries. . .
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. . .experiencing the same futility
each day?
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l'm glad you found such a large
old house for me.
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Very near your lodging, l understand.
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Yes, it's just around the corner.
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Ah. . .
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. . .may l have a look at the contract?
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What?. . .
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What a lovely throat.
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lt's my wife, Lucy.
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Your hand.
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Your hand is so cold.
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The document. . . the contract for
the house, l must sign it immediately.
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Yes, but we haven't settled on a price.
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lt doesn't matter between gentlemen. . .
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. . .l accept whatever you find just.
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How long did it take you
to get here from Wismar?
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Four weeks.
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l . . .