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Captain Fracasse

CHAPTER V
18/49

I have half a mind to exchange this dress for a black one now.

What do you think, Jeanne?
Black makes people look slender, they say." "If madame insists upon it I can quickly make the exchange; but it would be a sad pity not to wear such an elegant and becoming costume as madame has on now." "Well, let it be then; but it will be all your fault, Jeanne, if I fail to receive as much admiration as usual this evening.

Do you know whether the marquis has invited many people to come and see this play ?" "Yes, madame, several messengers have been sent off on horseback in different directions, and there will be sure to be a large gathering--they will come from all the chateaux within driving distance--for such an occasion as this is rare, here in the depths of the country." "You are right," said Mme.

la Marquise, with a deep sigh, which was almost a groan; "we are buried alive in this dreary place.

And what about these players ?--have you seen them, Jeanne ?--are there any handsome young actors among them ?" "I have only had a glimpse of them, madame, and such people are so painted and fixed up, they say, that it is hard to tell what they really do look like; but there was one slender young man, with long, black curls and a very good figure, who had quite a grand air." "That must be the lover, Jeanne, for it is always the best looking young actor in the troupe who takes that part.


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