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"," Framton Nuttel can be considered somewhat self-absorbed. Framton, on the advice of
his doctors, is seeking peace and quiet to calm his fragile nerves. His sister provides him with
letters of introduction, one of which he plans to give to Mrs. Sappleton. During his
conversation with Mrs. Sappleton, he seems anxious to change the topic of conversation back to
himself, as he finds her topic "ghastly." Framton proceeds to share his medical
concerns with her and notices that she seems focused on other matters.
Framton can also be considered a nervous fellow. The reader learns early in the story
that he seems to have fragile nerves for which he is seeking a calming environment. He is
uncomfortable meeting strangers and even questions whether he can say the "correct
something" that he should say to Vera. Believing Vera's story about her aunt's
"," Framton flees the house when he sees the figures approaching the open
window.
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