At last the bandage was off and he could see the uselessness of driving his wife to subterfuges that were no longer necessary. Was Van Degen her lover? Probably not. . . She would not take more risks than she could help, and it was admiration, not love, that she wanted. She wanted to enjoy herself, and her conception of enjoyment was publicity . . . the crowd . . . the sense of walking among them in cool security.
— Feb 21, 2026 06:07AM
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