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CHAPTER IX
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An aspirant to the hand of Mlle.
Moriaz, being unable to win her, could not care for another woman.
Nothing remains but to strike the attitude of the inconsolable lover." "And when this ceases to hinder one from eating, drinking, or sleeping--what then ?" "One becomes interesting without being inconvenienced by the consequences," he gaily interposed.

Then, letting his eyes wander idly around for a moment, he added: "It seems to me that you have in some way changed the order of this terrace; put to the right what was at the left, thinned out the shrubbery, cut the trees; I feel completely lost here." "You mistake greatly; nothing is changed here; it is you who have become forgetful.

How! you now longer recognise this terrace, scene of so many exploits?
I was a thorough tyrant; I did with you what I pleased.

You revolted sometimes, but in his heart the slave adored his chains.

Open your eyes.


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