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Older Men
![황녀님의 인형 가게 [Hwangnyeonim'eui Inhyeong Gage] by Uyeon On](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1606995014l/56147851._SX98_.jpg "황녀님의 인형 가게 [Hwangnyeonim'eui Inhyeong Gage] by Uyeon On")
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Serena maintains today that as George grew older he also grew out of his mind. Many men do, in my experience. Life does not come up to their expectations: they grow older, and disappointed. At fifty they realise others have passed them by, made more money, won more respect. Their sexual drive fades and the self-esteem that goes with it. They take to litigation and shake their fists at other drivers.
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― She May Not Leave
― She May Not Leave
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It’s all right now, Louisa: it’s all right, young Thomas,’ said Mr. Bounderby; ‘you won’t do so any more. I’ll answer for it’s being all over with father. Well, Louisa, that’s worth a kiss, isn’t it?’
‘You can take one, Mr. Bounderby,’ returned Louisa, when she had coldly paused, and slowly walked across the room, and p. 18ungraciously raised her cheek towards him, with her face turned away.
‘Always my pet; ain’t you, Louisa?’ said Mr. Bounderby. ‘Good-bye, Louisa!’
He went his way, but she s
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