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The Three Cities Trilogy

PART III
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At that same moment the two French ladies whom he had provided with tickets came up to thank him, and.

Pierre was surprised to recognise the mother and daughter whom he had met at the Catacombs.

Charming, bright, and healthy as they were, their enthusiasm was only for the spectacle: they declared that they were well pleased at having seen it--that it was really astonishing, unique.
As the crowd slowly withdrew Pierre all at once felt a tap on his shoulder, and, on turning his head, perceived Narcisse Habert, who also was very enthusiastic.

"I made signs to you, my dear Abbe," said he, "but you didn't see me.

Ah! how superb was the expression of that dark woman who fell rigid beside the platform with her arms outstretched.


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