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He said he was
sorry for his friend, but that on no account whatever would he sacrifice
his sister's happiness."
"M. Larochejaquelin always does just what he ought to do. He is as good
and kind to you as Charles is to me."
"Henri and I are so nearly of an age; we were always companions
together. I do not think any lover will be agreeable to me as long as
he is with me."
"But if he should take a love of his own, Agatha? It wont do, you know,
for sisters to monopolize their brothers; or what shall we spinters do?"
"He shall bring his love here, and she shall be my own sister. If he
makes the choice I think he will, I shall not have to open a new place
in my heart for her, shall I, Marie?"
"Nay, I know not. Now it is you that wander from the subject."
"And it is cruel in you to bring me back to it. If he proposes to me
tomorrow, Marie, what shall I say to him?"
"Keep out of his way tomorrow. He goes on Monday morning."
"It is very well to say, 'Keep out of his way;' but if he formally
demands an interview, I cannot refuse it.


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