A Parisian Romance — page 182: what you’re looking at

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A PARISIAN ROMANCE. 173 “Your husband,” he began, quietly, but watching her every expression through half-closed eyes, which gave him more the appearance of a satyr than ever, “fulfills his duties at the bank exceed- ingly well, and he is beginning to show remarkable aptitude for business. In large financial establish- ments like mine, advancement is rapid and some- times takes giant strides. Besides the salary, there is such a thing as a share in the profits. Why, I am confident that, if your husband continues to increase in usefulness, you can in a short time, ina very short time—with a little aid, of course—re- appear in all your former glory, and drive into the shadow all those excellent friends who wound you to-day with their pity. I assure you, nothing is more feasible.” Marcelle had listened quietly to the preceding, and, when the baron paused, she said, calmly: “T will repeat your kind words to my husband, and lam sure that he will work doubly hard so that you may be justified in carrying out your in- tentions toward him.” “Yes,” said Chevrial, slowly, “but I told you that it depended a little on you also.” “T do not see of what use I can be in the matter.” “T will tell you. Pardon me, dear madam, but I think that you have rather a bad opinion of me, and in some respects you are right.” As he. paused, as if for a reply, Marcelle said, rather feebly: (EOMNMMIE DOO KS (E@) in