John Morley: “This great event shakes me down to the foundation, by the reason of…”

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This great event shakes me down to the foundation, by the reason of coming trouble.

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Morley conveys the profound impact of a significant event on his emotional state and the anticipated challenges ahead.

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John Morley: “This great event shakes me down to the foundation, by the reason of coming trouble.”