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The Three Cities Trilogy

BOOK I
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It should be pointed out, however, that although under the present Republic the Ministries of Public Instruction and Fine Arts have occasionally been distinct departments, at other times they have been united, one minister, as in Taboureau's case, having charge of both .-- Trans.
Erect and rigid, she spoke but two words: "And then ?" "And then--well, my dear, what would you have me do?
One can't after all overthrow a ministry to enable you to play the part of Pauline." "Why not ?" He pretended to laugh, but his blood rushed to his face, and the whole of his sturdy figure quivered with anguish.

"Come, my little Silviane," said he, "don't be obstinate.

You can be so nice when you choose.

Give up the idea of that _debut_.

You, yourself, would risk a great deal in it, for what would be your worries if you were to fail?
You would weep all the tears in your body.


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