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THE NEMOURS DILIGENCE


Savinien was the first to awaken. He then noticed Ursule with the disordered head caused by the jolting; the cap was crumpled, turned up; the unrolled plaits fell on both sides of her face, flushed with the heat of the carriage; but, in this situation, which would be dreadful for women who depend upon toilette, youth and beauty triumph.