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“A man vows, and yet will not cast away the means of breaking his vow. Is it that he distinctly means to break it? Not at all; but the desires which tend to break it are at work in him dimly, and make their way into his imagination, and relax his muscles in the very moments when he is telling himself over again the reasons for his vow.” p708

So worth it to read and experience GE’s writing style. I’m starting to get a feel for the characters and their personalities. She packs so much to think about in in just one chapter. (Ex. Ch XXXI)

wait too much is happening slow down