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A short story written in November 1876. A pawnbroker frantically recounts his marriage to a desperate young woman he once helped, attempting to understand the tragedy that has just unfolded. Through stream of consciousness narration, he reveals a relationship marked by silence, pride, and emotional distance. As his wife's quiet suffering deepens, small moments of connection emerge—but perhaps too late. This haunting tale explores how