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Which Treats of Gardeners, of Ladders, and Maids of.
Honor.
Miracles, unfortunately, could not be always happening, whilst Madame's ill-humor still continued.

In a week's time, matters had reached such a point, that the king could no longer look at La Valliere without a look full of suspicion crossing his own.

Whenever a promenade was proposed, Madame, in order to avoid the recurrence of similar scenes to that of the thunder-storm, or the royal oak, had a variety of indispositions ready prepared; and, thanks to them, she was unable to go out, and her maids of honor were obliged to remain indoors also.

There was not the slightest chance of means of paying a nocturnal visit; for in this respect the king had, on the very first occasion, experienced a severe check, which happened in the following manner.