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The American

CHAPTER XIII
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Let me tell you so in my own decent English way.

It IS worth something." "How much, please ?" said Newman.
"Simply this: a promise not to hint to the countess that I have said these things." "If that is all, you have it," said Newman.
"That is all, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Good day, sir." And having once more slid down telescope-wise into her scanty petticoats, the old woman departed.

At the same moment Madame de Cintre came in by an opposite door.


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