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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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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0243514042
- ISBN 13 9780243514045
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages355
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9780243514045_0
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