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The Tragic Comedians

CHAPTER IV
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Do I say how?
Perhaps by your aid .-- You do not start and cry: "Mine!" That is well.

I have not much esteem for non-professional actresses.

They are numerous and not entertaining .-- You leave it to me to talk.' 'Could I do better ?' 'You listen sweetly.' 'It is because I like to hear.' 'You have the pearly little ear of a shell on the sand.' 'With the great sea sounding near it!' Alvan drew closer to her.
'I look into your eyes and perceive that one may listen to you and speak to you.

Heart to heart, then! Yes, a sea to lull you, a sea to win you--temperately, let us hope; by storm, if need be.

My prize is found! The good friend who did the part of Iris for us came bounding to me: "I have discovered the wife for you, Alvan." I had previously heard of her from another as having touched the islet of Capri.


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