“You think like that to-night because the wine has made you sad, but you would never have the patience that you pretend to.” “Permit me to say, Marguerite, that you were ill for two months, and that for two months I came to ask after you every day.” “It is true, but why did you not come up?” “Because I did not know you then.” “Need you have been so particular with a girl like me?” “One must always be particular with a woman; it is what I feel, at least.” “So you would look after me?” “Yes.” “You would stay by me all day?” “Yes.” “And even all night?” “As long as I did not weary you.” “And what
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