( They escape that situation with the whole of their physical welfare, the dregs of their sanity and the subterranean remains of their dignity. As far as Lan Wangji can see, this was altogether an elaborate success.
Now, he departs, obediently, their knowledge gained and the woman leading before him at the respectful distance afforded to the mistress of a secretary — before condemnation draws his shoulders down, and he appears, morose, no better than a struggling child.
Forgive him, mother, for he has sinned. The crime of his character was utmost honesty. Yet, as they withdraw in humble dark of the district's cluttered, milling underworld: )
Did we cheat? ( Not to say that he suspects her, only that she has changed her face a handful of times already in the brief interlude of their acquaintance. )
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( They escape that situation with the whole of their physical welfare, the dregs of their sanity and the subterranean remains of their dignity. As far as Lan Wangji can see, this was altogether an elaborate success.
Now, he departs, obediently, their knowledge gained and the woman leading before him at the respectful distance afforded to the mistress of a secretary — before condemnation draws his shoulders down, and he appears, morose, no better than a struggling child.
Forgive him, mother, for he has sinned. The crime of his character was utmost honesty. Yet, as they withdraw in humble dark of the district's cluttered, milling underworld: )
Did we cheat? ( Not to say that he suspects her, only that she has changed her face a handful of times already in the brief interlude of their acquaintance. )