Quote by Anthony Trollope

He must have known me if he had seen me as he was wont to see me, for he was in the habit of flogging me constantly. Perhaps he did not recognize me by my face.

He must have known me if he had seen me as he was wont to se

Summary

In this quote, the speaker implies that they were often abused by the person being referred to. The phrase "he must have known me" suggests that the speaker expected to be recognized, but they contemplate whether their abuser failed to identify them due to their facial appearance being altered. The quote highlights the disturbing nature of the relationship between the speaker and the person mentioned, highlighting the regularity and severity of the abuse endured.

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