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White Lies

CHAPTER VII
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I want a carriage; have you one ?" "I have two; but, unluckily, they are both engaged for the day, and by people of distinction.

Commandant Raynal is married to-day." "Ah! I wish him joy," said Camille, heartily.

He then asked the landlord to open the window, as he felt rather faint.

The landlord insisted on breakfast, and Camille sat down to an omelet and a bottle of red wine.
Then he lay awhile near the window, revived by the air, and watched the dear little street he had not seen for years.

He felt languid, but happy, celestially happy.
She was a few doors from him, and neither knew it.
A pen was put into her white hand, and in another moment she had signed a marriage contract.
"Now to the church," cried the baroness, gayly.


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