4/10 The young man offered no resistance. The next day at noon he presented himself at the Rue Servandoni, accompanied by his father. He had just come from high mass and was about to sit down at the table. He even invited them to follow his example and taste of his stewed kidneys, one of Berenice's triumphs, who served the dinner with her hands loaded with rings. The Violettes had dined, and the father made known his desire. |