A Parisian Romance — page 128: what you’re looking at

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A PARISIAN ROMANCE, 119 “Hxactly—propitious moment. But I see through him, and, although I continue to consult him from time to time, itis for the purpose of doing exactly the contrary to what he advises me.” She opened her memorandum-book, and extended it to the doctor. “For instance, he told me just now to hold on to my Finnish bonds. See what I have written. ‘Sell this very day my Finnish bonds, and buy Bank of Sweden.’ And as for my mining stocks which he advised me to keep, ha! ha! ha! why, my dear doctor, it is many a long day since I sold them! I tell you that it is his purpose to ruin me; he wants to have me in his power; but, wait and see, doctor, I shall have him in mine some day or another. I——” | She paused suddenly, as she caught sight of the gentleman in question who had just re-entered the room. In a second, however, she recovered her self-possession, and asked, coolly: “TIsn’t it so, my little baron?” “What, my dear?” asked Chevrial. She gave him a quick glance from under her eye- lashes, and then, satisfied that he had heard noth- ing, she answered: “Nothing at all. Well, does your coat fit?” “Perfectly.” “Delighted to hear it! Au revoir, baron. Before I go to the races, I must see my agent, and tell him to be sure and not sell my Finnish bonds. Good- morning, doctor.” GEomichooksteo im