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The Red Lily

CHAPTER I
18/46

He is restless, and he spoils his most beautiful impressions.
In my opinion he was created less for sculpture than for poetry or philosophy.

He knows a great deal, and you will be astonished at the wealth of his mind." Madame Marmet approved.
She pleased society by appearing to find pleasure in it.

She listened a great deal and talked little.

Very affable, she gave value to her affability by not squandering it.

Either because she liked Madame Martin, or because she knew how to give discreet marks of preference in every house she went, she warmed herself contentedly, like a relative, in a corner of the Louis XVI chimney, which suited her beauty.


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