The Opposite House: A Novel — page 54: what you’re looking at

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The Opposite House. 49 will hardly remember me, as I, unfortunately, merely had the pleasure of a casual introduction at Wiesbaden.” “And what procures me the honornow?’”’ ‘Trau- gott’s features had become cold and proud, “T came here to examine D—— thoroughly, and, in case it should suit me, make it my residence,”’ the doctor continued. ‘“ Unfortunately, I am a total stranger, and would consider myself fortunate to meet an acquaintance who would have the kind- ness to give me a little information about various matters. Your name was the only one known to me, so, perhaps, my advance is from very selfish motives.”’ “T fear that Ican be of no special assistance to you,” replied Gerrald, with courteous reserve. “Il mean so far as introducing you into society here. I rarely go out now—and—”’ “Would prefer, to speak frankly, to have no re- lations with me?’ interrupted Brand, smiling, though his keen eyes seemed to pierce the young man’s inmost heart. ‘Oh, Gerrald!” he continued, while a shadow flitted over his face, ‘‘ there was, in- deed, once a time of which I am ashamed, and which justifies the distrust you show me, a period you also have experienced—I mean the gaming- tables at Wiesbaden. I looked on there while, by my side, you undermined your fortune; rushed cComiclsoo S C@