Quote by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Emil

The bee himself did not evade the schoolboy more than she evaded me, and even at this day I still stand somewhat bewildered, like the boy.

The bee himself did not evade the schoolboy more than she ev

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In this quote, the speaker describes feeling bewildered by someone's avoidance, comparing it to a situation where a bee escapes a schoolboy's attempts to catch it. The speaker suggests that just as the bee eludes the boy, this person also eludes their interactions. The quote conveys a sense of confusion and surprise, implying that the speaker still doesn't fully understand or comprehend the reasons behind this avoidance, even after some time has passed.

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By Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Emil

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