a laodicean-第88节
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beautiful in its decay。 You; Paula; will be yourself again;
and recover; if you have not already; from the warp given to
your mind (according to Woodwell) by the mediaevalism of that
place。'
'And be a perfect representative of 〃the modern spirit〃?' she
inquired; 'representing neither the senses and understanding;
nor the heart and imagination; but what a finished writer
calls 〃the imaginative reason〃?'
'Yes; for since it is rather in your line you may as well keep
straight on。'
'Very well; I'll keep straight on; and we'll build a new house
beside the ruin; and show the modern spirit for evermore。 。 。
。 But; George; I wish' And Paula repressed a sigh。
'Well?'
'I wish my castle wasn't burnt; and I wish you were a De
Stancy!'
End