Clarissa's character reveals to us early in the book her lack of attraction to her husband. This revelation can be seen in the passage that states: "...through some contraction of this cold spirit, she had failed him...she could see what she lacked.

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Approximate Word count = 475
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)