Charles W. Chesnutt

Name: The Marrow of Tradition — X.
Author: Charles W. Chesnutt

The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

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“The Marrow of Tradition — X.”, published in 1901, is a work by Charles W. Chesnutt. It explores elements such as Ellis, Delamere and Clara.

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Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

“ I am not perfect, Clara, though I have done nothing of which a gentleman should be ashamed. There is one sure way to stop the tongue of calumny. My home life is not ideal,--grandfather is an old, weak man, and the house needs the refining and softening influence of a lady's presence. I do not love club life; its ideals are not elevating. With you by my side, dearest, I should be preserved from every influence except the purest and the best. Don't you think, dearest, that the major might be induced to shorten our weary term of waiting? ”

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Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

“ Ochiltree, I am not Tom Delamere's keeper. Sandy could tell you better than I."
"You are dodging my question, Mr. Ellis. Sandy wouldn't tell me the truth, and I know that you wouldn't lie,--you don't look like a liar. They say Tom is gambling scandalously. What do you know about that?"
"You must excuse me, Mrs. Ochiltree. A great deal of what we hear is mere idle gossip, and the truth is often grossly exaggerated. I'm a member of the same club with Delamere, and gentlemen who belong to the same club are not in the habit of talking about one another. ”

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Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

“ The "best people" had received him cordially, though his father had not been of their caste; but Ellis hated a hypocrite, and despised a coward, and he felt sure that Delamere was both. Otherwise he would have struggled against his love for Clara Pemberton. His passion for her had grown with his appreciation of Delamere's unworthiness. As a friend of the family, he knew the nature and terms of the engagement, and that if the marriage took place at all, it would not be for at least a year. This was a long time,--many things might happen in a year, especially to a man like Tom Delamere. ”

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Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

“ As long as a man retains his club membership, he's presumed to be a gentleman. I wouldn't say anything against Delamere if I could."
"You don't need to," replied the old lady, shaking her finger at him with a cunning smile. "You are a very open young man, Mr. Ellis, and I can read you like a book. You are much smarter than you look, but you can't fool me. Good-morning."
Mrs. Ochiltree drove immediately to her niece's, where she found Mrs. Carteret and Clara at home. Clara was very fond of the baby, and was holding him in her arms. ”

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Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

“ I realize that I may have been a little careless, more from thoughtlessness than anything else; but my heart is all right, sir, and I am glad that my conduct has been brought to your attention, for what you have said enables me to see it in a different light. ”

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Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

“ DELAMERE PLAYS A TRUMP
Carteret did not forget what General Belmont had said in regard to Tom. The major himself had been young, not so very long ago, and was inclined toward indulgence for the foibles of youth. A young gentleman should have a certain knowledge of life,--but there were limits. Clara's future happiness must not be imperiled. ”

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Charles W. Chesnutt, The Marrow of Tradition — X. (1901)

“ Ellis on the street, and asked him point blank, and he didn't deny it. He's a member of the club, and ought to know."
"Well, Aunt Polly, it can't be true. Tom is here every other night, and how could he carry on so without showing the signs of it? and where would he get the money? You know he has only a moderate allowance."
"He may win it at cards,--it's better to be born lucky than rich," returned Mrs. Ochiltree. "Then he has expectations, and can get credit. There's no doubt that Tom is going on shamefully." Clara's indignation had not yet found vent in speech ”

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