In P.G. Wodehouse's "Jill the Reckless," the protagonist, Freddie, experiences intense emotional turmoil in the presence of a certain woman. Her effect on him is profound, leaving him feeling vulnerable and exposed, as if he were undergoing a brutal disembowelment at the hands of an unskilled person. This metaphor illustrates the deep and almost painful connection Freddie feels towards her, highlighting his internal struggle and turmoil.
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