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Excerpt from Anne: A Novel
He had no pleasant associations with Crane Hall. His rare visits to his grandfather in his schooldays had not been socially successful. He saw himself a shy, awkward little boy oppressed by the necessity of being on his best behaviour, half-scared by his grandfather's gruff voice and sarcastic tongue. He had no sentimental regrets about letting the place to strangers. Nevertheless he resented the necessity because he felt cheated out of a sensation that would have amused him. It would have interested him to have the house and estate to use and enjoy. There was nothing interesting or amusing in having the possession as a responsibility, in regarding the house with the eyes of a landlord instead of a host. If he could not afford to live in the place, and fill it with congenial people, the sooner Ross and Allendale filled it with tenants who would spare him the necessity of worrying about the expenses of its maintenance the better he would be pleased. Instead of going back to London with a happy sense of power and benevolence assured by the possession of a good income, a large house, and a hospitable disposition, to be congratulated by friends and acquaintances.
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