“ There's no more usual basis of union than a mutual misunderstanding. ”
Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady (1881). copy citation
| Author | Henry James |
|---|---|
| Source | The Portrait of a Lady |
| Topic | marriage union misunderstanding |
| Date | 1881 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2833/2833-h/2833-h.htm |
Context
“«I call Henrietta a very brilliant woman, but I don't think it will go far. They would never really know each other. He has not the least idea what she really is, and she has no just comprehension of Mr. Bantling.»
«There's no more usual basis of union than a mutual misunderstanding. But it ought not to be so difficult to understand Bob Bantling,» Ralph added. «He is a very simple organism.»
«Yes, but Henrietta's a simpler one still. And, pray, what am I to do?» Isabel asked, looking about her through the fading light, in which the limited landscape-gardening of the square took on a large and effective appearance.” source
«There's no more usual basis of union than a mutual misunderstanding. But it ought not to be so difficult to understand Bob Bantling,» Ralph added. «He is a very simple organism.»
«Yes, but Henrietta's a simpler one still. And, pray, what am I to do?» Isabel asked, looking about her through the fading light, in which the limited landscape-gardening of the square took on a large and effective appearance.” source
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