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On the contrary, he was conscious of a certain wealth not found in cities or among the currents of motion.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “On the contrary, he was conscious of a certain wealth not found in cities or among the currents of motion.”
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Beveridge reflects on the contentment found in a simple life away from urban distractions.
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