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Samuel Brohl & Company

CHAPTER XI
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You can take it or leave it." "I will take it," replied M.Langis.
"Since we agree," continued Samuel, "I possess still other articles which might suit you." "Why, do you think of selling me your clothing ?" "Let us come to an understanding.

I have other articles of the same lot." And he brought from a closet the red hood, which he spread out on the table.
"Here is an article of clothing--to use your own words--that may be of interest to you.

Its colour is beautiful; if you saw it in the sunshine, it would dazzle you.

I grant that the stuff is common--it is very ordinary cashmere--but if you deign to examine it closely, you will be struck by the peculiar perfume that it exhales.

The Italians call it '_l'odor femminino_.'" "And what is your rate of charge for the '_odor femminino_ ?'" "I will be moderate.


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