My dear Peacock, we both know that you are in no short supply of company. Do you think I have not eyes? That I have not seen you leave on the arm of many a lord or lady? Do you believe I cannot peer into any of the inn’s dark corners and see you there? Perhaps it is because I wear this mask. As numerous as the shadows may be, I assure you it does not hinder my sight.
My dear Peacock, we both know that you are in no short supply of company. Do you think I have not eyes? That I have not seen you leave on the arm of many a lord or lady? Do you believe I cannot peer into any of the inn’s dark corners and see you there? Perhaps it is because I wear this mask. As numerous as the shadows may be, I assure you it does not hinder my sight.FROM A LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE PEACOCK
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