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                           Jane felt that this man was a bit like her. For sure, he looked wealthy and distinguished. She was NONE of them, but she could tell that both of them struggled with such festivities and to manage to show their real nature. You could call them lonely, or simply distant. ‘ I must, it’s my job to share my knowledge. And I do think that reading is the best way of learning. Not the only one, but the best. ’

    “ Indeed. Extensive knowledge on any subject must be extended through reading. It proves a worthy source of relaxation as well, I find. ” His shoulders, so stiff, as if held up by string all the hours of the day, seemed gradually to lower as he spoke – the topic was one with which he spoke at ease. He did love to read himself, though hardly ever found the time these days to do so. “ Might I inquire after your line of work, madam? ”