Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [3083]

The outgoing President looked more than ever puzzled, and hurt. Mrs. Grant looked as if she had just peered into a coffin and seen her own remains. Sic transit gloria Grantium. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 3083

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The vivid imagery evokes strong emotions, effectively illustrating the disillusionment and sadness of a once-prominent figure, capturing the essence of loss.