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The Widow Lerouge

CHAPTER XIII
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You are right; it wouldn't do to be seeking money now.

The slightest inquiry would be sufficient to enlighten your father-in-law as to your financial position, and you would lose the damsel.

Marry and settle down.

But get rid of Juliette, or I won't give five francs for the fortune.

So it is settled: prepare a new bill for twenty-four thousand francs, and I will call for it when I bring you the old ones on Monday." "You haven't them with you, then ?" "No.


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