[The Alkahest by Honore de Balzac]@TWC D-Link bookThe Alkahest CHAPTER XVI 1/19
Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father's material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
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