Part,  Chapter

 1    I,  I  |    affection of her grandmother, Madame Paradin, who, almost blind,
 2    I,  I  |        for her debut in society. Madame de Guilleroy had given her
 3    I,  I  |       was kept quite secret, and Madame de Guilleroy had told only
 4    I,  I  |         slipped on the shoe, and Madame de Guilleroy, rising, approached
 5    I,  I  |          be very happy to do so, Madame.”~Her close-fitting black
 6    I,  I  |        little six-year-old girl.~Madame de Guilleroy presented him,
 7    I,  I  |         painter a little annoyed Madame de Guilleroy, who could
 8    I,  I  |         Well, then, let us chat, Madame.”~He had said “Let us chat,
 9    I,  I  |        He had said “Let us chat, Madame,” in a very grave tone;
10    I,  I  |        so sweet and captivating.~Madame de Guilleroy began to take
11    I,  I  |          this way.”~Occasionally Madame de Guilleroy did not bring
12    I,  I  |          her absence.~Desire for Madame de Guilleroy hardly occurred
13    I,  I  |          He was quite aware that Madame de Guilleroy was the cause
14    I,  I  |        who will enslave him; and Madame de Guilleroy, although she
15    I,  I  |     beginning to paint, saying:~“Madame, you can no longer ignore
16    I,  I  |  understand that attitude.”~“Oh, Madame, I entreat you—”~She interrupted
17    I,  I  |         murmured:~“I shall obey, Madame.”~“Very well,” she rejoined; “
18    I,  II |            A servant announced: “Madame la Duchesse de Mortemain.”~
19    I,  II |            Monsieur le Baron and Madame la Baronne de Corbelle.”~
20    I,  II |        just about to come.”~When Madame de Guilleroy, as the bride
21    I,  II |      reduce myself at once.”~But Madame de Mortemain took offense,
22    I,  II |        how you did it,” demanded Madame de Guilleroy.~The Baroness
23    I,  II |          this folly?”~“Mon Dieu, Madame, I am a painter and I simply
24    I,  II |      Bertin esteemed as a beauty Madame Mandeliere, with her brunette
25    I,  II |       with some excitement:~“Oh, Madame, in the polite world one
26    I,  II |          order to hasten events.~Madame de Mortemain, foreseeing
27    I,  II |          advanced quickly toward Madame de Guilleroy, whose extended
28    I,  III|     Lochrist,” or “the beautiful Madame Mandeliere.”~Now they were
29    I,  III|     dearest, there is the lovely Madame Mandeliere again—the beauty
30    I,  III|          my dear Duchess?” asked Madame de Guilleroy.~“Yes, indeed;
31    I,  III|        was carefully chosen, for Madame de Guilleroy’s sake, as
32    I,  III|           put on his topcoat. As Madame de Guilleroy continued to
33    I,  IV |      ladies at the door of exit, Madame de Guilleroy whispered:~“
34    I,  IV |        such delightful evenings.~Madame de Guilleroy, whose continual
35    I,  IV |          servants answered “Yes, Madame” to the daughter and “Yes,
36   II,  II |        shades, asking: “How does Madame feel to-day?” she answered,
37   II,  II |        tone of genuine sadness: “Madame really looks very ill. Madame
38   II,  II |    Madame really looks very ill. Madame would do well to take care
39   II,  II |      standing behind her, said:~“Madame has forgotten to take her
40   II,  II |         her thoughts continued:~“Madame has wept too much; there
41   II,  II |         maid exclaimed: “Oh, but Madame has not reached that time
42   II,  II |          trace will be left. But Madame must go to walk, and take
43   II,  II |      reproduced you in painting, Madame. Ah, I thought that you
44   II,  II |    servant entered, announcing:~“Madame la Comtesse is served.”~“
45   II,  II |         still drowsy, she said:~“Madame looks better to-day, already.”~“
46   II,  II |         you think so?”~“Oh, yes. Madame’s face looks more rested.”~
47   II,  II |       said with compassion:~“Ah, Madame is going to make a sad face
48   II,  III|         one called that evening. Madame de Guilleroy passed the
49   II,  III|       offers, their queries; and Madame the dressmaker, the milliner,
50   II,  III|          air of conviction, “Oh, Madame la Comtesse, blondes should
51   II,  III|    returned to the drawing-room. Madame de Corbelle and her husband
52   II,  III|        appeared, having heard of Madame de Guilleroy’s return, as
53   II,  III|         soon remedied. Good-bye, Madame.”~She felt better already,
54   II,  III|      livid and convulsed face of Madame de Guilleroy. Her large
55   II,  IV |         in short, is not so much Madame X. or Monsieur Z.; it is
56   II,  IV |       all you had to say to me?” Madame de Guilleroy murmured to
57   II,  IV | pleasures at the same time.~When Madame de Guilleroy had returned
58   II,  IV |      when he presented himself:~“Madame is out, but Mademoiselle
59   II,  V  |        the meeting of Parliament Madame de Mortemain, the Marquis,
60   II,  VI |         three enormous bouquets.~Madame de Mortemain was surprised.~“
61   II,  VI |  although he does not complain,” Madame de Guilleroy answered.~“
62   II,  VI |       you earnestly and entreats Madame la~Comtesse de Guilleroy
63   II,  VI |           I hope, Monsieur,~that Madame la Comtesse and yourself
64   II,  VI |      going to dress.”~“What will Madame wear?” asked the servant.~“
65   II,  VI |       have your carriage?”~“Yes, Madame.”~“That is well; we will
66   II,  VI |            Well, doctor?”~“Well, Madame, I hope that it will be
67   II,  VI |           But reassure yourself, Madame; I am convinced that he
68   II,  VI |        cannot remain here alone, Madame!”~“I?” she exclaimed with
69   II,  VI |       needs only rest and quiet. Madame de Guilleroy will see that
70   II,  VI |       not talk to him?”~“Oh, no, Madame! Take an armchair and sit
71   II,  VI |     to-morrow morning. Good-bye, Madame. I salute you!”~He left