BtZ42 pages 116-121 Another dream

[Mark Kohut]

I think it is a healing touch. the King's touch was said to cure scrofula. I remember from a Samuel Johnson biography that he received the touch when young and sorta never forgot it. King in this para is mingled with divinity and we can remember the divine right of kings in history. 

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> On Jun 30, 2016, at 7:53 AM, Eileen Pierce <eileenpierce333 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> What is Mrs. Quoad’s dream about?  Especially, “the King’s white ungloved hand bending like a butterfly to touch the hollow of Mrs. Quoad’s throat, the miracle touch, gently . . . touch . . .
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> Is this a healing touch?  A murderous touch?  A caress?
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