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The American

CHAPTER II
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All that seems very far away." "And how long have you been in Europe ?" "Seventeen days." "First time ?" "Yes, very much so." "Made your everlasting fortune ?" Christopher Newman was silent a moment, and then with a tranquil smile he answered, "Yes." "And come to Paris to spend it, eh ?" "Well, we shall see.

So they carry those parasols here--the menfolk ?" "Of course they do.

They're great things.

They understand comfort out here." "Where do you buy them ?" "Anywhere, everywhere." "Well, Tristram, I'm glad to get hold of you.

You can show me the ropes.
I suppose you know Paris inside out." Mr.Tristram gave a mellow smile of self-gratulation.


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