Nigel Carrington

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3,086 appearances 1 recordings 1 series first heard Aug 2026 last heard 7 Aug

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He was gazing at the sea.

and though near me appeared not to notice my presence.

For several minutes I remained silently looking at the waters, with, I must own, an occasional glance at my companion.

Poor fellow, I said to myself.

What a singular malformation about the shoulders.

I never saw anything like it before.

And then how deadly pale he is.

And so refined, in spite of that peasant's dress.

Perhaps he is some gentleman in distress.

Some unfortunate student who has failed in life's battle.

And then a dreadful thought seized me.

I hope he's not meditating suicide, said

Oh he is not mad.

In either case, I am in an awkward position in this lonely spot, in a strange country, with a madman, or one in utter despair.

But when I looked again at that strange meditating face, I

The thought was dispelled.

He was thoughtful.

But not at all sad.

Nor was there either the excited or the sullen look of mania about those intellectual eyes.

But still he looked on.

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