[He tries to tell himself that's a good thing - he'll have a bit of time to himself on that day. But pricks of resentment are driving away his misery of a few moments before, and he encourages them along, trying to make them into a buffer against that foolish weakness.
As a result, though, his tone is a bit bitter when he deems it:] An excellent time indeed. [He takes another swallow of wine, then, and on that swallow starts to feel its headiness.]
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As a result, though, his tone is a bit bitter when he deems it:] An excellent time indeed. [He takes another swallow of wine, then, and on that swallow starts to feel its headiness.]