Word: mosquito
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Dates: during 1881-1881
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...exultation in hearing her dispraised. For him alone it was reserved to sound the depth of that nature; others might think there were defects; but he alone could appreciate how even these were harmonious and beautiful to a really kindred soul. He wrapped himself up in a sort of mosquito netting of melancholy, that afforded him a deep satisfaction. In fact, he was in clover, and enjoyed it as would any other of his (y)ears...