[Conscience by Hector Malot]@TWC D-Link bookConscience CHAPTER IX 7/11
If it should die, as it is to be feared it will, it would not injure your reputation.
You can give it care, but not life." "Speaking of health," interrupted Saniel, who did not wish to reply, "did you do what I advised about yourself ?" "Not yet.
The chemists of this quarter are only licensed cutthroats; but I am going this evening to see one of my clients who is a chemist, and he will deal honestly with me." "I will see you again, then." "When you wish, my dear sir; when you have reflected.
You have the password." Before leaving home Saniel gave his key to the concierge, so that on her arrival Phillis might go immediately to his rooms.
On his return the concierge told him that "madame" was up-stairs, and when he rang the bell, Phillis opened the door. "Well ?" she asked in a trembling voice, before he had time to enter. "It is as I told you yesterday; he has found no one." She clasped him in a long, passionate embrace. "And the upholsterer ?" "Caffie has promised to gain some time for me." While speaking, they entered the office.
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