"She grew more and more vexed with his dignified behavior. By a cruel irony, she was drawing out what was best in his disposition."

Character, Behavior, Irony, Observation

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"She grew more and more vexed with his dignified behavior. By a cruel irony, she was drawing out what was best in his disposition."

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