Pulp Fiction, 1883 · page 52 of 142
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# Page Analysis This is a prose fiction page from "The Haunted Hansom" (visible in the header). The text consists of narrative passages describing the narrator's emotional reflections on leaving a cherished English home called The Priory. The narrator recalls being moved by one of the building's inhabitants, then notes that a final visit occurred in early summer. The passage transitions to mention waiting to take out someone named Beatrice, described as "an awful little tyrant" in an affectionate way. The writing style and content suggest this is Gothic or sentimental fiction from the early 20th century. No illustrations or advertisements appear on this page.
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48 \ I remained for nearly a fortnight at The Priory, and then with difficulty tore my- self away from its grief-stricken in- mates. One of them had crept, all uncon- sciously, into my heart, and brought me thrilling glimpses of new and sweet possi- bilities. % 3° * My last visit to the dear old English home was made in the early summer of THE HAUNTED HANSOM. this present year of grace. Need I detail the object of my journey P Let it suffice that when I left: its hos- pitable roof Tom alone remained in charge. Here in my cosy suburban home I find the hurrying feet of Time move far too quickly. But I musn’t stay to moralize, for Beatrice is waiting to be taken out, and she is an awful little tyrant in her way. it is such a sweet way, though ! Oe ere nn Oe TP SEE OD @ © = a JOO S CO)