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Ten Years Later

CHAPTER XXVII
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There will be a competition for them.

I can easily dispose of six hundred thousand francs' worth to Monsieur.

I am certain yours are the most beautiful." "When can you do so ?" "In less than three days' time." "Very well, the remainder you will dispose of among private individuals.
For the present, make me out a contract of sale, payment to be made in four days." "I entreat you to reflect, madame; for if you force the sale, you will lose a hundred thousand francs." "If necessary, I will lose two hundred; I wish everything to be settled this evening.

Do you accept ?" "I do, your ladyship.

I will not conceal from you that I shall make fifty thousand francs by the transaction." "So much the better for you.


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