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" The Marquise d'Espard had the dreamy air of a woman full of soul and heart. Although Sabine de Grandlieu was but ten years old she glanced know- ingly at her mother, but her almost mocking expres- sion was instantly rebuked by a frown. This is what is called, " bringing up children well. " " If my daughter resists that frown, " said Madame de Chaulieu, with her most motherly air, " her fu- ture will make me uneasy. Louise is very romantic. ' 1 "I cannot imagine, " said the old Duchesse d'Uxel...les, " from whom our girls have acquired that characteristic. " "It is difficult nowadays, " said an old cardinal, "to reconcile the heart with decorous behavior. " 132 SPLENDORS AND MISERIES Lucien had not a word to say and went toward the tea-table to pay his compliments to the Mesdemoi- selles de Grandlieu. When the poet was within a few steps of the group of women, the Marquise d'Espard bent toward the Duchesse de Grandlieu. " You are quite sure that he is really in love with your dear Clotilde?" she whispered.
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