'Since you are here, then,' said Newman, 'we will begin. This is a very good hour. I am going to have my coffee; come every morning at half-past nine and have yours with me.''Monsieur offers me my coffee, also?' cried M. Nioche. 'Truly, my beaux jours are coming back.'
from The American, by Henry James
{detail from Lilies, by Frederick Frieseke, found here}
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I really like Henry James! Haven't read The Americans yet... hope you're enjoying it.
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