Excerpt from The Marplot, Vol. 3 of 3
Dick's fortune differed in degree, not in kind, from that Of thousands Artificial restraints had been imposed on him in exceptional measure. TO the unnatural bonds Of his marriage and the barrier of Elsinora's engagement had been added his Obligation to o'connor His nature was intolerant Of restraints; he rebelled against them one and all, and the only path which gave any semblance Of freedom led to death.
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