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The Red Lily

CHAPTER III
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And he has read that to establish universal happiness society must be destroyed.

Thirst for martyrdom devours him.

One morning, having kissed his mother, he goes out; he watches for the socialist deputy of his district, sees him, throws himself on him, and buries a poniard in his breast.

Long live anarchy! He is arrested, measured, photographed, questioned, judged, condemned to death, and guillotined.

That is my novel." "It is not very amusing," said the Princess; "but that is not your fault.


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