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December 24, 2025
Castle of Snow
MY Uncle David was a sober man, and my Aunt Sarah, an earthy, practical woman, lived uncomplainingly with him in what seemed to be a perfect and harmonious relationship. When he was reading or occupied with his thoughts, she was always busy with the housework. Occasionally he would find himself tedious, and she seemed able to anticipate these infrequent excursions. When he would look up from his book and remove his glasses, she was always at liberty from her chores and ready to provide the relief he desired.
TL;DR
- Uncle David was a sober man.
- Aunt Sarah was an earthy, practical woman.
- They lived in a seemingly perfect and harmonious relationship.
- Aunt Sarah was always busy with housework when David was reading or thinking.
- She could anticipate when David found himself tedious.
- Aunt Sarah was always ready to provide relief when David looked up from his book.
- Their relationship was marked by understanding and practical accommodation.
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