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He was a young man, very handsomely dressed in black, whose appearance denoted, if not wealth, at least great personal care. His fine cloth coat fitted his figure without a crease; his cravat was tied with art, and his glossy gloves covered fingers which heavy work seemed never to have hardened. As he kept his eyes down, and occasionally smiled, Eome of the gay archers were inclined to amuse themselves at the expense of the young dreamer; but when he raised his head and looked at his traveling companions, his countenance seemed to make a deep impression upon them, and, without knowing why, all appeared t(%feel ictfi Asfmf Ctfif for the unknown. The features of the young man svfere0A l Dra bright color tinged his cheeks, and hj (ickliaf urred luxuriantly round his finely formed hed .):bt VB9t39i tcularly impressed the archers was something strange mnis large blue eyes, a look full of fire, of pride, and of self-reliance, but at the same time so gentle, so unaffected, so kind, that he inspired every one with confidence and esteem. The archers recommenced singing with new energy, and the young man, buried in thought, had again bowed his head, when the train stopped at the station of Malines. The gay band noisily left the carriage, the whistle sounded, and the train again started on its way. A smile lighted the face of the young man, and ho looked around him as though surprised at his sudden isolation.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Raphael Banks, a young and ambitious clerk who dreams of making his fortune in the business world. After returning from a trip to Brussels, Raphael receives the news of an unexpected inheritance, which gives him the financial means to pursue his entrepreneurial aspirations. However, he soon finds himself torn between his desire for success and his growing affection for Felicità Verboord, the daughter of his employer. Set against the backdrop of the bustling commercial city of Antwerp in the mid-19th century, this book explores the complex themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. The author delves deeply into the inner struggles of his characters, capturing the essence of their hopes, fears, and aspirations. Through their experiences, the book offers insights into the human condition and the challenges we all face in balancing our dreams with our relationships. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332530762_0
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