The notary's nose;

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borne very heavily on him for a long
time.
M. l'Ambert cured his influenza, and congratulated himself upon having wiped out
from his accounts the item " Romagn6."
No further accident came to interrupt the
course of his happiness. He made peace
with the Marquis de Villemaurin, and with
all his patrons in the Faubourg, whom he
had scandalized a little. Thus delivered
from all care, he could unrestrainedly
give himself up to the sweet inclination
which drew him toward the dowry of
Mlle. Steimbourg. Happy l'Ambert! He
poured forth his heart, and displayed the
chaste and eminently proper sentiments
with which it was filled. The beautiful
and discreet girl gave him her hand in the
English fashion, and said:
"Done! My parents agree with me.
I'll give you my instructions for the wedding-presents. Let's hurry up, and get