The notary's nose;

THE NOTARY'S NOSE. I I3
account of his duel; they made him describe Dr. Bernier's treatment, and they
admired the delicacy of the lines of suture,
which could hardly be seen at all.
"Just fancy," said he, "that that excellent M. Bernier pieced me out with the
skin of an Auvergnat. And such an Auvergnat! Good God! The stupidest,
thickest-headed, dirtiest fellow of all Auvergne. You would not suspect it from
seeing the piece of himself, that he sold
me. The beast made me pass many
disagreeable hours. The commissionaires at the corners of the street are dandies, compared with him. But I'm well
rid of him, thank Heaven! When I paid
him and kicked him out of doors, I was
relieved from a heavy burden. His name
was Romagne —a touching name! Don't
ever pronounce it before me. Nobody
will say Romagn6 to me, if he wants me
to live! Romagn6!!"
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