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1 I | seen, and also a friend of Mme. Forestier, Will you come?”~
2 II | was saved. He glanced at Mme. Forestier. She wore a gown
3 II | at the Folies-Bergeres. Mme. Forestier had gray eyes,
4 II | the servant announced: “Mme. de Marelle.” She was a
5 II | such she was, followed her.~Mme. Forestier said: “Good evening,
6 II | Good evening, cousin.”~Mme. Forestier kissed her, and
7 II | an old friend of Charles. Mme. de Marelle, my friend,
8 II | the old school and taking Mme. Forestier’s hand kissed
9 II | Duroy was placed between Mme. de Marelle and her daughter.
10 II | Arabian life, and of the war.~Mme. Walter murmured to him
11 II | you must do it quickly.”~Mme. Walter added with her customary,
12 II | lies the great difficulty.”~Mme. Forestier cast upon Duroy
13 II | turned his head, he met Mme. Forestier’s eyes, in which
14 II | take coffee, M. Duroy?” Mme. Forestier offered him a
15 II | woman whispered to him: “Pay Mme. Walter some attention.”
16 II | Duroy discreetly withdrew. Mme. de Marelle, who was chatting
17 II | interrupted conversation with Mme. Walter. In her turn Mme.
18 II | Mme. Walter. In her turn Mme. de Marelle related anecdotes,
19 II | Suddenly, without any cause, Mme. de Marelle called: “Laurine!”
20 II | with an air of surprise. Mme. de Marelle said with a
21 II | but did not reply.~When Mme. Forestier joined them,
22 III | out.”~Duroy replied: “Ask Mme. Forestier if she will see
23 III | do you think of my friend Mme. de Marelle?”~“I think her
24 III | was surprised to hear that Mme. de Marelle was married.~“
25 III | What does her husband do?”~Mme. Forestier shrugged her
26 III | seeing a man. For a moment Mme. Forestier seemed confused;
27 III | finding him tete-a-tete with Mme. Forestier, though why he
28 IV | a morning. In the place Mme. Forestier had occupied,
29 IV | was seated writing, while Mme. Forestier stood by the
30 V | he had thought of making Mme. Forestier a visit, but
31 V | meeting restrained him. Mme. de Marelle had invited
32 V | Then a door opened and Mme. de Marelle entered hastily,
33 V | her pretty gown. When near Mme. Forestier, whose impassive,
34 V | of her garment. When near Mme. de Marelle, he felt a more
35 V | at the door through which Mme. de Marelle had entered,
36 V | rose.~“Come often,” said Mme. de Marelle; “it has been
37 V | of an exciting game, and Mme. de Marelle paused in amazement,
38 V | room.~When they were alone, Mme. de Marelle lowered her
39 V | a smile: “Ah, you prefer Mme. de Marelle; the time passes
40 V | wine-list to Forestier, Mme. de Marelle exclaimed: “
41 V | the world is forgotten.”~Mme. Forestier murmured:, “There
42 V | replies: ‘Yes, I love you.’” Mme. de Marelle cried gaily
43 V | conversation grew slow. Mme. de Marelle seemed to offer
44 V | provocation by her remarks, while Mme. Forestier’s charming reserve,
45 V | stupid. Let us go home.”~Mme. de Marelle summoned the
46 V | scandal restrained him. Mme. de Marelle reclined silently
47 V | following day as he ascended Mme. de Marelle’s staircase.
48 V | crying: “Ah, ‘Bel-Ami!’”~Mme. de Marelle laughed. “Bel-Ami!
49 V | three weeks Duroy received Mme. de Marelle every two or
50 V | door, which he opened, and Mme. de Marelle rushed in, crying: “
51 V | Ask~for the room rented by Mme. Duroy. CLO.”~At five o’
52 V | asked the janitor: “Has Mme. Duroy hired a room here?”~“
53 V | not realized the fact that Mme. de Marelle was married.
54 V | received a telegram from Mme. de Marelle, saying: “Shall
55 V | cookshop.~At nine o’clock, Mme. de Marelle, whom he awaited
56 V | it occurred to him that Mme. de Marelle had given him
57 V | remained. He decided to say to Mme. de Marelle upon her arrival:~“
58 V | the following week, for Mme. de Marelle had a number
59 V | back some day.~One evening, Mme. de Marelle said to him: “
60 V | their way to their seats. Mme. de Marelle did not look
61 V | had passed her when he and Mme. de Marelle entered and
62 V | that she was observed by Mme. de Marelle, she touched
63 V | me.”~During that tirade Mme. de Marelle in affright
64 VI | avenged. He called upon Mme. Forestier. He found her
65 VI | replied with a smile: “I saw Mme. de Marelle last week and
66 VI | freely?”~“Yes.”~“Call upon Mme. Walter who has taken a
67 VI | did not like to call on Mme. Walter, for he had never
68 VI | distance he took them to Mme. Walter’s door with his
69 VI | inscribed:~“Georges Duroy begs Mme. Walter to accept the fruit
70 VI | office an envelope containing Mme, Walter’s card on which
71 VI | card on which was written:~“Mme. Walter thanks M. Georges
72 VI | Visitors came and went. Mme. Walter noticed that Duroy
73 VI | How odd he is! Who is he?”~Mme. Walter replied: “One of
74 VI | and invited to dine at Mme. Walter’s. The “Echoes”
75 VI | card which read:~“M. and Mme. Walter request the pleasure
76 VI | him a form which resembled Mme. de Marelle’s. He felt his
77 VI | the salons were lighted. Mme. Walter received in the
78 VI | behind him the voice of Mme. de Marelle who had just
79 VI | heard without comprehending. Mme. de Marelle was there, behind
80 VI | and their conversation. Mme. Forestier called him; he
81 VI | with effusion, Duroy asked Mme. Forestier: “Who is that
82 VI | daughter, Mlle. Rose, and Mme. de Marelle. The proximity
83 VI | her with a smile, asked Mme. de Marelle in a low voice: “
84 VI | drawing-room, Duroy asked Mme. de Marelle: “May I escort
85 VI | his reconciliation with Mme. de Marelle. How delightful
86 VI | On Monday as he ascended Mme. de Marelle’s staircase,
87 VI | laugh aloud. At that moment Mme. de Marelle entered and
88 VI | He will not live long.”~Mme. de Marelle replied calmly: “
89 VI | shall soon meet again.”~Mme. Forestier accompanied him
90 VII | the place appointed, and Mme. de Marelle rushed into
91 VIII | Two or three times a week, Mme. de-Marelle paid him visits.
92 VIII | express, after having warned Mme. de Marelle by telegram.
93 VIII | gown caused him to turn. Mme. Forestier extended both
94 VIII | A long silence ensued.~Mme. Forestier did not stir;
95 VIII | lamp upon the mantel-piece. Mme. Forestier asked her husband: “
96 VIII | going to take a drive.”~When Mme. Forestier was alone with
97 VIII | breathe so painfully that Mme. Forestier in affright woke
98 VIII | disposal” Duroy went to Mme. Forestier. “He is going
99 VIII | entered the death chamber, Mme. Forestier went out and
100 VIII | returned an hour later; Mme. Forestier would eat nothing.
101 VIII | it would be.”~That night Mme. Forestier and Duroy watched
102 VIII | order not to see the corpse. Mme. Forestier’s head was bowed;
103 VIII | started up. Both he and Mme. Forestier retired to their
104 VIII | of spring. After lunch, Mme. Forestier proposed that
105 VIII | which left at one-thirty. Mme. Forestier accompanied him
106 IX | Constantinople, his relations with Mme. de Marelle became quite
107 IX | Marelle became quite conjugal.~Mme. Forestier had not returned;
108 IX | existing between Duroy and Mme. Forestier, for they seldom
109 IX | You have not yet told Mme. de Marelle our plans?”~“
110 IX | paper on which was written: “Mme. Duroy de Cantel.”~Gravely
111 IX | repeated: “Duroy de Cantel. Mme. Duroy de Cantel. It is
112 IX | upon a blank sheet:~“M. and Mme. Alexandre du Roy de Cantel
113 IX | Georges du Roy de Cantel with Mme. Forestier.”~She examined
114 IX | apartments when the thought of Mme. de Marelle rendered him
115 IX | his heart gave a bound.~Mme. de Marelle entered and
116 IX | saw two tears gather in Mme. de Marelle’s eyes and trickle
117 IX | Madeleine Forestier!”~Mme. de Marelle started; her
118 IX | so easily, he repaired to Mme. Forestier’s, who asked
119 IX | asked him: “Have you told Mme. de Marelle?”~He replied
120 IX | presented you to M. and Mme. du Roy de Cantel, senior.”~
121 X | After gallantly kissing Mme. Du Roy’s hand, he turned
122 XI | servant: “Who is here?”~“Mme. Walter and Mme. de Marelle,”
123 XI | here?”~“Mme. Walter and Mme. de Marelle,” was the reply.~
124 XI | perceiving him.~Having greeted Mme. Walter and her two daughters
125 XI | uttered so pleasantly.~Mme. Walter mentioned a fencing-match
126 XI | When the door closed upon Mme. Walter, Mme. de Marelle,
127 XI | closed upon Mme. Walter, Mme. de Marelle, in her turn,
128 XI | looking into his eyes said: “Mme. Walter has taken a fancy
129 XI | tone of conviction: “Oh, Mme. Walter is irreproachable.
130 XI | He determined to treat Mme. Walter very considerately
131 XI | deputies.”~Georges called for Mme. Walter in an open carriage,
132 XI | Du Roy offered his arm to Mme. Walter and they entered.~
133 XI | that name?”~Rival replied: “Mme. Walter, who thinks it very
134 XI | thinks it very pretty.”~Mme. Walter blushed.~“Yes, I
135 XI | they were at a theater. Mme. Walter and her daughters
136 XI | cannot occupy the seats.”~Mme. Walter replied hesitatingly: “
137 XI | seated face to face with Mme. Walter, he met her troubled
138 XI | with the female sex, for Mme. de Marelle, since the renewal
139 XI | have some company Tuesday. Mme. Laroche-Mathieu is coming
140 XI | Perhaps, too, we may have Mme. Rissolin.”~Du Roy replied: “
141 XI | anticipate his wife’s visit to Mme. Walter and attempt to find
142 XI | salon and waited. Finally Mme. Walter appeared and offered
143 XI | She replied: “Yes, all but Mme. Walter, who is uncertain
144 XI | received a message from Mme. Walter to this effect: “
145 XI | accompanied by their husbands. Mme. de Marelle looked bewitching
146 XI | black.~At Du Roy’s right sat Mme. Walter, and he spoke to
147 XI | looking,” thought he. But Mme. Walter attracted him by
148 XI | an important telegram.”~Mme. de Marelle approached him: “
149 XI | You are not jealous?”~Mme. du Roy replied slowly: “
150 XI | Georges’ thoughts were with Mme. Walter.~
151 XII | before passed by them. When Mme. Walter heard him near her,
152 XII | walked away.~He did not find Mme. Walter in the place in
153 XII | he heard. He recognized Mme. Walter; she was confessing.
154 XII | quite awhile. At length Mme. Walter rose, turned, saw
155 XII | their charges.~He found Mme. Walter in a little antique
156 XII | the Rue de Constantinople.~Mme. Walter said to Du Roy: “
157 XIII | which hour he was to meet Mme. de Marelle at Rue de Constantinople.
158 XIII | sealed dispatch; it was from Mme. Walter, and read thus:~“
159 XIII | ineffectually tried to break with Mme. Walter. At three successive
160 XIII | feared an encounter with Mme. de Marelle, invented a
161 XIII | hand, his affection for Mme. de Marelle had increased
162 XIII | forced to return and dine at Mme. Walter’s, he detested his
163 XIII | meeting, mentally cursing Mme. Walter.~“Ah, I will receive
164 XIII | while since occupied by Mme. Walter. She too, called
165 XIII | from her lips, while from Mme. Walter’s they irritated
166 XIII | and bluntly interrupting Mme. de Marelle’s chatter, he
167 XIII | he was alone, he cursed Mme. Walter, bathed his face,
168 XIII | not sleep. He looked upon Mme. Walter’s promised seventy
169 XIV | five hundred thousand, to Mme. Claire Madeleine du~Roy
170 XIV | years ago in the name of Mme. Claire Madeleine Forestier.
171 XIV | box. Then they repaired to Mme, de Marelle’s at Georges’
172 XV | threshold. For two months Mme. Walter had written to him
173 XV | follow wore evening dress.~Mme. Walter, surrounded by friends,
174 XV | Georges left his wife near Mme. Walter and mingled with
175 XV | say: “That is Laroche and Mme. du Roy.”~He turned and
176 XV | face to face with M. and Mme. de Marelle. He had often
177 XV | followed by the husband. Mme. de Marelle said: “There
178 XV | for the world’s opinion.”~Mme. de Marelle admired Karl
179 XV | murmured: “Georges!”~It was Mme. Walter. She continued in
180 XV | reached the alley, he saw Mme. Walter in front of him;
181 XV | Madeleine asked: “Where is Mme. Walter; I should like to
182 XV | he received a note from Mme. Walter, inviting him to
183 XV | Saint-Honore, they found Mme. Walter alone in the dainty
184 XV | repaired to the drawing-rooms. Mme. Walter detained him as
185 XV | chapel. She was praying!”~Mme. Walter replied in a firm
186 XV | Jesus looked more manly. Mme. Walter stood by motionless,
187 XVI | chosen Friday as his day, and Mme. Walter never invited anyone
188 XVI | tree in the conservatory, Mme. Walter embraced the young
189 XVI | her eyes said:~“You are Mme. Claire Madeleine du Roy,
190 XVI | surprised you alone with Mme. du Roy under suspicious
191 XVII | carriage and their eyes met.~Mme. Walter was contented and
192 XVII | de Cazolles?”~“Oh, no!”~Mme. Walter, turning her head,
193 XVII | the door of the mansion, Mme. Walter pressed Georges
194 XVII | or a minister some day.”~Mme. Walter, however, repeated
195 XVII | husband. So, we shall see.”~Mme. Walter felt a desire to
196 XVII | And he left the room.~Mme. Walter remained alone with
197 XVII | When day broke they found Mme. Walter still lying unconscious
198 XVIII| reports were circulated. Mme. Walter had aged greatly;
199 XVIII| has become acquainted with Mme. Forestier. From that I
200 XVIII| Tell me, is it true that Mme. Walter and Du Roy do not
201 XVIII| court for so dainty a queen.~Mme. Walter followed on the
202 XVIII| Roy, country cousins of Mme. Walter’s, and guests invited
203 XVIII| several to turn their heads. Mme. Walter was weeping, her
204 XVIII| very kind.”~Suddenly he saw Mme. de Marelle, and the recollection
205 XVIII| sunlight, floated the image of Mme. de Marelle, rearranging
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