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In the Days of My Youth

CHAPTER VII
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He dances with one, neglects another, and multiplies his conquests with all the heartlessness of a gentleman.
I wandered round the platform once or twice, scrutinizing the dancers, but without success.

There was no sign of Sullivan, or of his partner, or of his partner's mother, the _bourgeoise_ with the green fan.

I then went to the grotto of the fortune-teller, but it was full of noisy rustics; and thence to the lottery hall, where there were plenty of players, but not those of whom I was in search.
"Wheel of fortune, Messieurs et Mesdames," said the young lady behind the counter.

"Only fifty centimes each.

All prizes, and no blanks--try your fortune, _monsieur le capitaine!_ Put it once, _monsieur le capitaine_; once for yourself, and once for madame.


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