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The Elusive Pimpernel

CHAPTER III: Ex-Ambassador Chauvelin
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I shall seek out the Citizeness Candeille." "And if she renders you useful assistance, I think I can offer her what should prove a tempting prize.

Women are so vain!" he added, contemplating with rapt attention the enamel-like polish on his finger-nails.

"There is a vacancy in the Maison Moliere.

Or--what might prove more attractive still--in connection with the proposed National fete, and the new religion for the people, we have not yet chosen a Goddess of Reason.

That should appeal to any feminine mind.


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