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Nin believed that Hugo hated Mansfield because he was jealous of the instant, intense attraction between the women. However, it became clear that he was more worried about Mansfield's inability to reciprocate affection and that Nin was in danger of being extremely hurt and disappointed by the woman.

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Henry and June: From a Journal of Love: The Unexpurgated Diary of Anais Nin, 1931-1932