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The Confessions of J. J. Rousseau

BOOK I
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This defect was soon supplied; I presently had two.

I frequently went to see my father at Nion, a small city in the Vaudois country, where he was now settled.

Being universally respected, the affection entertained for him extended to me: and, during my visits, the question seemed to be, who should show me most kindness.
A Madame de Vulson, in particular, loaded me with caresses; and, to complete all, her daughter made me her gallant.

I need not explain what kind of gallant a boy of eleven must be to a girl of two and twenty; the artful hussies know how to set these puppets up in front, to conceal more serious engagements.

On my part I saw no inequality between myself and Miss Vulson, was flattered by the circumstance, and went into it with my whole heart, or rather my whole head, for this passion certainly reached no further, though it transported me almost to madness, and frequently produced scenes sufficient to make even a cynic expire with laughter.
I have experienced two kinds of love, equally real, which have scarce any affinity, yet each differing materially from tender friendship.


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