Quote by Thomas Hardy

Ethelberta breathed a sort of exclamation, not right out, but stealthily, like a parson's damn.

Ethelberta breathed a sort of exclamation, not right out, bu

Summary

In this quote from Thomas Hardy's novel "The Hand of Ethelberta," Ethelberta lets out a discreet exclamation, similar to a curse a clergyman might utter under his breath. The use of the metaphor "like a parson's damn" implies that her exclamation was unexpected and suggestive of her true emotions slipping out. This description illustrates Ethelberta's inclination to hide her genuine feelings and presents her as a complex and multifaceted character, added with a touch of humor through the ironic comparison to a clergyman's behavior.

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By Thomas Hardy

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