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The Widow Lerouge

CHAPTER XII
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But I do not despair.

My honour and my life are in the hands of God.

At this very hour when to you I appear lost,--for I in no way deceive myself, sir,--I do not despair of a complete justification.
I await confidently." "What do you mean ?" asked the magistrate.
"Nothing but what I say, sir." "So you persist in denying your guilt ?" "I am innocent." "But this is folly--" "I am innocent." "Very well," said M.Daburon; "that is enough for to-day.

You will hear the official report of your examination read, and will then be taken back to solitary confinement.

I exhort you to reflect.


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