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A Voyage of Consolation

CHAPTER VII
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All the same there's a good deal going on in Paris after supper." "So I've always been told," said the Senator, lighting another cigar.
"They've got what you might call characteristic shows here.

You see a lot of life." "Can you take your ladies ?" asked the Senator.
"Well of course you _can_, but I don't believe they would find it interesting." "Too much life," said the Senator.

"I guess that settles it for me too.
I daresay I'm lacking in originality and enterprise, but I generally ask myself about an entertainment, 'Are Mrs.and Miss Wick likely to enjoy it ?' If so, well and good.

If not, I don't as a rule take it in." "He's a great comfort that way," remarked momma to Mrs.Malt.
"Oh, I don't _frequent_ them myself," said Mr.Malt defensively.
"Talking of improprieties," remarked Miss Callis, "have you seen the New Salon ?" There was something very unexpected about Miss Callis; momma complained of it.

Her remarks were never polished by reflection.


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