"I suppose I may find most in formal education lacking. Primitive, bounded, not worthy entirely of granting so many employment opportunities to the naturally intelligent mind. Still, I suppose I know what you mean," Henry nodded at Leti's words, hos gaze traveling from her back to Rena.
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"I am not sure if you are completely objective right now, my dear when evaluating my talents, even if I do appreciate your?kind assessment. But I don't know if I view myself quite the same way as you described. You might be right when stipulating unrestrained freedom of expression, but in polite society we often purposefully exclude some unpleasant topics so as to maintain the modicum of civility. It is?almost impossible to be entirely candid outside of a confession booth, even among friends, even filled to the brink with alcohol.
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But yes, the more I think about it,?I aptly express myself through?the exploration and application of science. I can pour into my field all those things I cannot quite?convey through words. Admittedly, I may hold myself to standards?slightly more stringent than many, my very occupation requires those of me. Perhaps if things were different, I could be more eloquent, perhaps. But even at the best of circumstances I do not deem myself to be abundantly expressive..." Henry gently objected.
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Victor's comment made him vigorously nod. "It is true. The day has been...interesting from the?start, but I must admit that the later part turned out to be more fortunate than the earlier one. Fortune landed in my lap. that is...precious. Would Lady Rena wish to be redubbed Lady Fortune," Hyde amiably wondered. ?
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"As for the party, well I would be surprised if you have the rare monographs on plant life I?could use. But that is too practically minded of me, I must apologize. What I really should have stated, and would have, if I weren't so filled with good old whisky, is that your company would of course suffice. If you are of a mind to entertain our new friend Leti in some way, well, I am sure she would be pleased whatever you choose to introduce to the party," Henry suggested smiling, wondering if he was too obvious in his match making effort.
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