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living here amongst people and things
not our own.
:45:07
My sister's rather unhappy,
and as she's not of a serious turn,
:45:13
she doesn't tend to show it
tragically, but comically instead.
:45:20
Shall I take that painting down?
You'll want more light.
:45:35
This is one of the first paintings
I bought when I came to Italy.
:45:41
I've seen the girl but this once,
I like her very much.
:45:44
So do I.
:45:45
You have a strange way of showing it.
:45:48
Do not agitate yourself.
:45:49
The matter concerns three persons
stronger in purpose than yourself.
:45:53
Three persons?
You and Osmond, of course.
:45:57
But is Miss Archer also very strong?
:46:00
Quite as much so as we.
:46:04
You're capable of anything,
you and Osmond.
:46:06
- You're dangerous.
- Better leave us alone, then.
:46:12
Madame Merle spoke of you having
some plan of going around the world?
:46:17
I'm rather ashamed of my plans.
:46:21
I make a new one every day.
:46:23
I don't think you should be ashamed.
It's the greatest of pleasures.
:46:27
I made a plan years ago
and I'm acting on it today.
:46:32
Must have been a very pleasant one.
:46:35
Mmm, it was. Very simple.
:46:38
It was to be as quiet as possible.
:46:43
As quiet?
:46:47
Not to worry,
not to strive nor struggle.
:46:50
To content myself with little.
:46:56
I've spent many years here
on that plan,
:46:58
and been not at all unhappy.