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The Widow Lerouge

CHAPTER XIII
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Besides, have not all parties one and the same aim--power?
They merely take different means of reaching it.

I will not enlarge upon this subject.

Be assured, sir, that I shall know how to bear my name, and think and act as a man of my rank should." "I trust so," said M.de Commarin; "and I hope that you will never make me regret Albert." "At least, sir, it will not be my fault.

But, since you have mentioned the name of that unfortunate young man, let us occupy ourselves about him." The count cast a look of distrust upon Noel.
"What can now be done for Albert ?" he asked.
"What, sir!" cried Noel with ardour, "would you abandon him, when he has not a friend left in the world?
He is still your son, sir, he is my brother; for thirty years he has borne the name of Commarin.

All the members of a family are jointly liable.


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