A Parisian Romance — page 148: what you’re looking at

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A PARISIAN ROMANCE 139 almost as an insult. But a moment’s reflection showed him that here was an opportunity, which might be a long time in presenting itself again, and that, in justice to his family, he ought to embrace it. So he answered, as politely as he could: “Certainly, monsieur, I will accept any honorable situation which will permit me to gain my bread.” “Very well, then, that is understood. I will place you for the time being in charge of the corre- spondence.” “I am deeply obliged,” said Henri, moving toward the door. “ Au revoir, my dear monsieur.” “ Au revoir, monsieur.” “Pray, present my compliments to the ladies of your family.” It was long after his usual hour when Baron Chevrial reached his office, but he did not feel that his morning had been lost. In the first place, his interview with Rosa had been highly satisfactory. If she followed his advice, as she undoubtedly would, her financial ruin was a matter of the near future, and then he had but to spread his net to capture the pretty bird. Then, this three millions, which had so unexpectedly fallen into his lap, was not a morsel to be despised. And, finally, with De Targy in his office, and dependent upon him for his bread and butter, he would havea hold upon the young wife; and she was certainly very pretty, as he thought, with a complacent smile, (E) mn Gomicbooks