His natural taciturnity was in his favour; nothing could be more calculated to give people, especially people with property (Soames had no other clients), the impression that he was a safe man. And he was safe. [...] How could he fall, when his soul abhorred circumstances which render a fall possible - a man cannot fall off the floor!
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- Author's profession: Author, Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: August 14, 1867
- Died: January 31, 1933
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